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Milan

The world's fashion and design capital. The Last Supper, the Duomo's rooftop terraces, and the finest aperitivo culture in Europe.

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2
Fashion weeks/year
600+
Years of Duomo
50+
Michelin stars
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About Milan

Discover Milan

Milan is Italy's engine room — the financial, fashion and design capital.

The Navigli canal district at aperitivo hour, a perfect risotto alla Milanese — this is the real Milan.

2
Fashion weeks/year
600+
Years of Duomo
50+
Michelin stars
EUR · €
Currency
Where to eat

Dining in Milan

The best restaurants, cafes and food experiences — curated for travellers who eat well.

Local favourite
Trattoria del Nuovo Macello
Traditional Milanese · Porta Romana

The best risotto alla Milanese in the city.

Since 1888
Luini
Street Food · Duomo

The most famous panzerotti in Milan since 1888.

Daily from 18:00
Navigli Aperitivo
Aperitivo · Navigli District

Campari spritz with free food from 6pm.

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MUST EAT · FOOD DESTINATION

Mercato Centrale Milano

Milan's stunning 1929 market hall — a food destination in itself, with the best Italian produce under one extraordinary roof.

🕐 Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00 📍 Mercato Centrale, Central Station 🚶 Inside Central Station
ADDRESS
Mercato Centrale, Central Station
HOURS
Mon–Sat 08:00–20:00
BEST DAY
Saturday — most vendors
GETTING THERE
Inside Central Station
BUDGET
€10–40
🍕
Pizza Napoletana

Neapolitan pizza baked in a wood-fired oven. The best in Milan.

From €6
🧀
Formaggi Italiani

Parmigiano, Grana Padano, Taleggio and 50+ Italian cheeses.

DOP certified
🍷
Enoteca Lombarda

Barolo, Amarone and the best wines from northern Italy. Glass from €5.

100+ labels
🥩
Salumeria Artigianale

Mortadella, culatello and artisan salumi from Emilia-Romagna.

Since 1960
Must see

What to do in Milan

The essential experiences that define Milan.

01
Duomo di Milano

Climb to the roof for extraordinary views.

€5 / €15 roof
02
🎨
The Last Supper

Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece.

€15 · Book months ahead
03
🛍️
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The world's oldest shopping mall.

Free
04
🎭
Teatro alla Scala

The most famous opera house in the world.

From €15
05
🏛️
Pinacoteca di Brera

Milan's finest art.

€15
06
🌆
Navigli District

The best aperitivo in Italy.

Free
07
🏟️
San Siro Stadium

Home to AC Milan and Inter.

Tour from €17
08
🏛️
Castello Sforzesco

Michelangelo's last sculpture.

€5
Insider knowledge

Local tips for Milan

What guidebooks don't tell you — straight from people who know Milan well.

01
Aperitivo is sacred

Every Milan bar serves free food from 6-9pm.

02
Book the Last Supper months ahead

Sells out 2-3 months in advance.

03
Fashion week doubles prices

February and September.

04
Sunday markets in Navigli

Last Sunday of each month.

05
Eat at lunch

Same dishes at 30-40% less.

06
Metro is fast

Clean, frequent, covers all sights.

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Getting around

Transport in Milan

How to navigate Milan like a local.

🚇
Metro

4 lines covering the whole city.

€2.20/journey
🚊
Tram

Historic trams.

€2.20/journey
✈️
From Malpensa Airport

Malpensa Express in 52 minutes.

€13
🚲
BikeMi

Bike-share, 280 stations.

€4.50/day
Useful phrases in Italian
Buongiorno
Good morning
Grazie mille
Thank you very much
Il conto, per favore
The bill, please
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Arrivederci
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