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Things to see in Milan (Italy): 180 places and when to go
Milan is a major city in Italy with around 2,945,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 180 places in and around it, mainly History (58), Temples (54), Museums and art (33). The best known are Milan Cathedral, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan and Sforza Castle. The best time to come is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Italy · 45.4719, 9.2031
- Population
- About 2,945,000
- Places
- 180 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- History (58) · Temples (54) · Museums and art (33) · Food and drink (20) · Wildlife (11) · Nature (11)
- Best time
- March to June and September to October.
- Also possible
- November to February and July to August.
- Nearest airport
- MXP Ferno (VA), 41 km as the crow flies
What to see in Milan
The places in and around Milan, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Milan CathedralCathedral church of Milan, Italy1.2 km
- Santa Maria delle Grazie, MilanChurch in Milan2.6 km
- Sforza CastleCastle in Milan, Italy1.8 km
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele IIShopping mall in Milan1.3 km
- Pinacoteca di BreraArt museum in Milan, Italy1.1 km
- Basilica of Sant'AmbrogioRomanesque church in Milan2.4 km
- Museo Poldi PezzoliArt museum in Milan962 m
- Royal Palace of MilanArt museum1.4 km
- Basilica of San Lorenzo, MilanChurch building in Milan, Italy2.2 km
- Rondanini PietàSculpture by Michelangelo, 15641.9 km
- Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di MilanoMilan Natural History Museum, Italy106 m
- Santa Maria presso San SatiroChurch in Milan, Italy1.6 km
- Brera Astronomical ObservatoryObservatory1.1 km
- Museo del NovecentoMuseum of twentieth-century art in Milan, Italy1.4 km
- Palazzo BreraPalace in Milan1.1 km
- Basilica of Sant'EustorgioBasilica in Milan2.6 km
- San Nazaro in BroloBasilica in Milan, Lombardy, Italy1.7 km
- San Bernardino alle OssaChurch1.2 km
- Gallerie di Piazza ScalaArt museum in Palazzo della Banca Commerciale Italiana, Milan, Italy1.1 km
- San Carlo al Corso, MilanChurch in Milan826 m
- Basilica of San SimplicianoMinor basilica1.5 km
- Santa Maria presso San CelsoChurch in Milan2.3 km
- Archaeological Museum, MilanMuseum in Milan2.0 km
- Galleria d'Arte Moderna, MilanModern Art Museum in Milan276 m
And the other 156, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Museo Teatrale alla Scala, Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco, Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Museum of Musical Instruments, Museum of the Risorgimento, Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea, Egyptian Museum, Museo d'Arte Antica, Casa Manzoni, Villa Necchi Campiglio, ADI Design Museum, Armani/Silos, Diocesan Museum of Milan, Fondazione Prada, Memoriale della Shoah, Antique Furniture & Wooden Sculpture Museum, Applied Arts Collection, Milan, Casa-museo Boschi Di Stefano, Civica raccolta delle stampe Achille Bertarelli, Society for Fine Arts and Permanent Exhibition
- Temples: Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore, Santa Maria della Croce, Crema, Sant'Alessandro in Zebedia, Mosque of Segrate, San Vittore al Corpo, Milan, Garegnano Charterhouse, San Marco, Milan, San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, San Giorgio al Palazzo, San Babila, Milan, San Vincenzo in Prato, San Sepolcro, Milan, Sant'Angelo, Milan, San Gottardo, Milan, Basilica di San Calimero, Basilica of Sant'Eufemia, Milan, San Barnaba, Milan, San Sebastiano, Milan, Central Synagogue of Milan, San Vito in Pasquirolo, Milan, San Cristoforo sul Naviglio, Santa Maria Incoronata, Milan, Mirasole Abbey, Tempio Valdese, Sant'Antonio da Padova Sanctuary, Sacro Cuore, Monza, Santa Maria alla Porta, Milan, Santa Maria in Strada, Monza, Oratorio di San Protaso, Santa Maria al Paradiso, Milan, San Carlo al Lazzaretto, Milan, San Bernardino alle Monache, Santa Maria Assunta, Ombriano, San Gerardo Church, Santa Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio Church, Santa Maria delle Grazie
- History: Chiaravalle Abbey, Santa Maria della Passione, San Pietro in Gessate, San Fedele, Milan, Palazzo Belgioioso, Palazzo Castiglioni, Palazzo Litta, Milan, Royal Villa of Monza, Arch of Peace, Casa degli Omenoni, Colonne di San Lorenzo, Crema Cathedral, Porta Venezia, Archi di Porta Nuova, Palazzo Serbelloni, Porta Garibaldi, Porta Nuova, Porta Ticinese, Equestrian statue of Victor Emmanuel II, Milan, Palazzo Borromeo, Rotonda della Besana, Palazzo Saporiti, Medieval Porta Ticinese, Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio, Arengario, Expiatory Chapel of Monza, Santissima Trinità, Crema, Milan Circo romano, Palazzina Appiani, Italian submarine Enrico Toti, Civic Museum of Crema, Italian training ship Ebe, Porta Ombriano, Torrazzo, Casa Galimberti, Castello Visconteo di Cassino Scanasio, Ancient Saint John the Baptist's Basilica in Monza, Palazzo Arese Borromeo, Villa Sormani, Palazzo del Capitano di Giustizia, Villa Tittoni Traversi, Desio, Conca dell'Incoronata, Tower of Theodelinda, Villa Bagatti-Valsecchi, Villa Mirabellino, Villa Mirabello, Villa Sioli Legnani, Bussero, Vega, FS 830.017 at Parco archeologico industriale ex-Breda in Sesto San Giovanni, Villa Casnati
- With kids: Civic Aquarium of Milan, Planetario di Milano, Europark Idroscalo Milano, Acquaworld, Acquatica Park, Aquaneva, Area Eventi, Area Eventi Comune di Bussero, La Guido Romano, Parco avventura Milano
- Nature: Parco Agricolo Sud Milano, Torre Branca, Balossa Park, Parco dell'Adda Sud, Oasi Levadina, Parco GruBrìa, Il Caloggio, Parco dell'Alto Martesana, Parco delle Cascine di Pioltello, Parco Nord Milano, Tenuta di Trenzanesio
- Architecture: Roman walls of Milan
- Food and drink: Monza market hall, Alder Beer Co., Alma Birrificio Monzese, Altamura distilleries, Birrificio Rurale, Cantine Isola, Convivio, Cru, Da Box, Fiera di Sinigaglia, I Dilettanti Wine Bar, Il nuovo principe a tavola, La Cantina Di Opera, La Vineria 2, Personal Brewery - Il primo birrificio personale in Italia, Possessione Sparano Capelli, Railroad Brewing Company, SNOB, tana pubblica, Tap Milano
- Hot springs: AmaTi Wellness and Beauty SPA, Teatro delle Terme
- Hiking: Cammino di Sant'Agostino - Foglia Orientale
- Stargazing: Civico Osservatorio Astronomico Rozzano, Cupola Schiaparelli, Osservatorio Astronomico Civico Gabriele Barletta
When to go to Milan
The best time to visit Milan is March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible8:54
- FebPossible10:09
- MarBest time11:37
- AprBest time13:18
- MayBest time14:42
- JunBest time15:28
- JulPossible15:09
- AugPossible13:55
- SepBest time12:18
- OctBest time10:41
- NovPossible9:15
- DecPossible8:32
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32. In April, 177 of the 180 places are at their best.
When to go to Italy in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Milan
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP, Ferno (VA)), 41 km as the crow flies. How to get around Italy (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Zelo Buon Persico15 places21 km
- Canegrate32 places24 km
- Certosa di Pavia30 places24 km
- Montevecchia35 places29 km
- Vigevano9 places32 km
- Miradolo Terme10 places38 km
And all of Italy, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Milan?
The best known: Milan Cathedral, Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan, Sforza Castle, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Pinacoteca di Brera. In all, 180 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Milan?
March to June and September to October; also possible: November to February and July to August. In June there are 15 h 28 of daylight, and in December, 8 h 32.
How do you get to Milan?
The nearest main airport is Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP), 41 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Milan as the destination and these 180 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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