Milan

Rome may be the capital of Italy, but the county’s second largest city, Milan, has a lot to offer – and here, life is about enjoying. That means everything from the soft foamed milk in a cappuccino, the theatre, classical music, art, football, shopping and world-class fashion.

Another great source of joy in Milan is the food. Since the city is placed on the world map for being one of the world’s foremost fashion cities. The Milanese cuisine has developed in several directions and the city has an open attitude towards new influences, which has led to a kitchen that goes beyond traditional Italian home cooking. So even if you choose to enjoy your perfect espresso in a classic Italian café, you can experience food from over the world here.

We recommend you to discover Milan’s historic center by foot, where several of the city’s most famous buildings are located. Along the square Piazza del Duomos, you find one of the world’s largest and most famous churches; Duomo Cathedral, the world’s third largest marble church to be exact. Also nearby is one of the world’s premier opera scenes Teatro alla Scala or La Scala”, and the Gothic mall Vittorio Emanuele II with cafés, restaurants and shops. Also, don’t forget to visit the Palazzo Marino, Milan’s most beautiful palace, as well as the Santa Maria delle Grazie monastery, where one of the world’s most famous works of art hangs, The Last Supper, a mural by the legend Leonardo da Vinci.

In Milan, as said before, there is a lot about fashion and the most exclusive shopping street is Via Montenapoleone. Here, some of the world’s largest fashion houses are gathered, and although your visit can dig a big hole in the wallet, it is a real pleasure to just stroll here and enjoy the unique environment. On Corso Buenos Aires and Corso Vercelli, on the other hand, you will find considerably more affordable prices.

In Milan, trendy fashion houses are side by side with thousands and thousands of years of history and culture. Here, you experience opera, food and shopping and, not least, world-class architecture. Fancy a party? Go to Brera and Navigli, two frequent bar districts, or the trendy area around Corso Como, with some of Milan’s best night clubs.

Get around in Milan

Local traffic is both good and cheap with an efficient tram, metro and bus system. A ticket can be used for all local traffic and is valid for 75 minutes. Tickets are purchased from selected tobacco dealers, in newspaper stands and in ticket machines. There are also special tourist tickets. For about 2 euros you can travel for 24 hours, for 4 euros for 48 hours. Taxis should not be stopped on the street, just use marked taxi stops.

Tourist tax in Milan

The Italian authorities have introduced a tourist tax on overnight stays in Milan. Children/youths under the age of 18 are exempt from tourist tax. The tax is paid directly to the hotel, at the latest on departure.