Enjoy Milan in All Its Forms
Milan, Italy is known throughout the world as the home of AC Milan and as the world’s fashion capital. Get ready to enjoy the city’s Renaissance architecture and the Gothic Milan cathedral, known locally as the Duomo. It is located in the north of Italy towards the Alps, so make sure to take advantage of its stunning location and explore further afield. Browse the city’s stylish designer shops before sampling delightful Italian cuisine in the city’s sophisticated restaurants.
Explore Lake Como
A Milan vacation is not restricted to the city. While you’re there, take a trip from Milan to Lake Como, famous for its picturesque scenery. Spend your time here admiring the stunning landscape, or expand your trip to include a tour of Switzerland and witness the majestic Alps.
Relive History at Sforza Castle
Known locally as Castello Sforzesco, it dates back to the fifteenth century and is still imposing even today. Built originally as a medieval fortification, it is now home to several museums and art collections, so if you fancy absorbing some history and culture, this is the place to go. It’s also home to a mysterious series of underground tunnels once depicted by Leonardo Da Vinci, which have only recently been rediscovered.
Admire Leonardo Da Vinci’s Masterpiece
Milan is a fabulous destination for anyone interested in art. Home to paintings by Renaissance greats like Michaelangelo and Titian, it also retains one of Leonardo Da Vinci’s most famous works: The Last Supper. It remains displayed in its original location: on the refectory wall in the Santa Maria delle Grazie, a Renaissance architectural gem that is well worth a visit in its own right.
Delight in the Local Cuisine
Like much of Italy, Milan is proud of its local cuisine, which includes Milanese risotto and polenta to succulent meat dishes like ossobucco (braised veal) and costoletta alla Milanese (veal schnitzel).
Aside from delicious meals, you can indulge in a local custom of an aperitivo: a pre-meal ritual that involves socialising and relaxing with a drink alongside some small savoury bites in the early evening after work. Enjoy the change of pace and relax over wine and nibbles after browsing the shops.
Whether you’re there for the art and history or the fashion and entertainment - or even just the food - Milan will not disappoint. Keen to see more of Italy? Explore even more of Italy with our Italy vacation packages!
