Stay : Stopover in Milan
The capital of Lombardy and Italy's economic capital, Milan has more than one trump card up its sleeve, something you'll appreciate if you spend a few days here: from its breathtaking architectural and religious heritage to its dynamic cultural life, not forgetting one of the facets of the Lombardy city that has the world dreaming - fashion - a stopover in Milan leaves no one unmoved!
Summary of the stay
Best time to go
3 days
€ - Good and cheap
Detail of the stay : Stopover in Milan - 3 days
Day 1: Discovery walk
Steps: Milan
Start with the Central Station. Milan's imposing railway station is a remarkable example of Italian Rationalism (1920-1930). It stands a stone's throw from one of the most elegant skyscrapers of post-war architecture, the Pirelli (or Pirellone) skyscraper, built between 1956 and 1960 to designs by architect Gio Ponti. Continue your visit to Piazza del Duomo. Milan Cathedral is a perfect example of flamboyant Gothic architecture. From its rooftop, you can enjoy one of the city's finest panoramic views and see the symbol of Milan, the statue of the Madonnina. Nearby is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, nicknamed Milan's salotto (drawing room) and a meeting place for Milanese high society in the 19th century. No visit to the city is complete without a moment's rest in Piazza della Scala. Here, Leonardo da Vinci's statue looks down on the temple of opera, the Teatro alla Scala, Verdi's kingdom. In the same square, you can admire the façade of the Palazzo Marino, one of Milan's most majestic palaces. Another must-see is the Sforza Castle and Sempione Park. The castle is a large fortress in the center of Milan, home to several of the city's municipal museums, and surrounded by a vast park much appreciated by the Milanese. End your visit in the Brera district, where you can breathe in the air of yesteryear among the antique shops and tarot card readers.
CASTELLO SFORZESCO / GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II / PALAZZO MARINO / PARCO SEMPIONE / STAZIONE MILANO CENTRALE / GRATTACIELO PIRELLI
Day 2: Day 2. Spiritual walk
Steps: Milan
Start the day with a visit to thechurch of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This work by Bramante is world-famous for housing Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece: The Last Supper. Housed in the church's refectory, the painting can only be admired if you take the trouble to book in advance. Continue your tour with a visit to the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, founded between 379 and 386 by St. Ambrose, Bishop of Milan; this basilica is the finest example of Italian Romanesque art. Then discover the Porta Ticinese and Piazza Vetra, a lively district housing the only remains of early Christian Milan, the sixteen columns of San Lorenzo. Push open the doors of the Basilica of San Lorenzo: the first basilica built by St. Ambrose and one of the oldest in Milan. Inside, the chapel of Sant'Aquilino (4th century AD) is decorated with magnificent Byzantine and early Christian mosaics and frescoes. Round off your day with a stroll along the Navigli: with its canals(Navigli), case di ringhiera (typical Milanese courtyards) and trendy bars, this is a district not to be missed.
BASILICA SAN LORENZO MAGGIORE (BASILIQUE DE SAN LORENZO MAGGIORE) / BASILICA DI SANT'AMBROGIO / CENACOLO VINCIANO / NAVIGLI
Day 3: Day 3. Cultural walks and shopping
Steps: Milan
The Fashion Quadrilateral is the heart of Italian haute couture. Versace, Gucci, Valentino, Prada, etc. have all established their headquarters between via Montenapoleone, via Sant'Andrea, via della Spiga and via Manzoni. Next, discover the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. It houses works by Botticelli, Leonardo da Vinci, Raphael (the sketch for theSchool of Athens), Caravaggio (the famous Still Life) and Titian. Last but not least, visit the Pinacoteca di Brera, considered one of the richest museums in Italy. Housed in a former 17th-century Jesuit college, the Pinacoteca, founded by Napoleon I, conserves over 400 works, including Mantegna's famous Dead Christ. In its courtyard, you can admire a statue of a young Napoleon by Canova.
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