Milan, the fashion capital of Italy, is an incredible holiday destination and is a rich and historic place, full of things to see and do. With endless restaurants, cafes, bars, stores, museums and other attractions to explore and enjoy, you will never be stuck for something to keep you occupied once you book a vacation rental in Milan.
It would be impossible to discuss all the wonderful pursuits in Milan but we have outlined a selection of some of our top picks of things to do in the city. Here are ten great things to do in Milan...
1. Spend time in a Wes Anderson film...
Bar Luce is a Milanese cafè entirely designed by the beloved American film director Wes Anderson and is a pastel dream that feels like you have stepped right into one of Anderson's movies. Located alongside the Fondazione Prada, this cafè mimics the bar-cafès of 1950s and 1960s Milan with its
strong pastel colours, vintage wallpaper patterns and a ceiling that recalls the vaulted glass roof of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. Utterly picture-perfect, it is a must for Anderson fans but also an incredibly beautiful that would make for a wonderful spot for anyone to grab coffee.
2. See The Last Supper while you still can...
The Last Supper is a late 15th-century mural by the great Leonardo da Vinci that is located on a wall in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Commissioned as part of renovations of the convent complex under the Duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza, it depicts Jesus at his final meal with his disciples, as it is told in the Gospel of John, 13:21. A popular scene in European art, da Vinci's is the most famous but also, sadly, one of the most damaged. Centuries of existence, damage during WWII, poor restoration jobs in the past and experimental techniques tried by da Vinci has all meant that, even in his own lifetime, wear and tear became quickly visible. While preventative measures have now been employed, the deterioration has been bad and visitors to Milan should make time to see this faded gem if they can.
3. Stop by the iconic Duomo
Milan's famous gothic cathedral, or Duomo, is one of the most famous and iconic buildings in the city and the second largest cathedral in the world after the Cathedral of Seville in Andalusia. Located at the centre of the city, in the oldest district, it was commissioned in the 14th century by Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo and was not completed until the 19th century. Majestic, ornate and beautiful, it can hold up to 40,000 people and is now one of the city's most important tourist attractions.
Of course, there are many more things to see and do in Milan so be sure to read on to the rest of this series for more things to pencil into your itinerary while planning a trip to this beautiful city in Italy.
Bar Luce is a Milanese cafè entirely designed by the beloved American film director Wes Anderson and is a pastel dream that feels like you have stepped right into one of Anderson's movies. Located alongside the Fondazione Prada, this cafè mimics the bar-cafès of 1950s and 1960s Milan with its
strong pastel colours, vintage wallpaper patterns and a ceiling that recalls the vaulted glass roof of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan. Utterly picture-perfect, it is a must for Anderson fans but also an incredibly beautiful that would make for a wonderful spot for anyone to grab coffee.
2. See The Last Supper while you still can...
The Last Supper is a late 15th-century mural by the great Leonardo da Vinci that is located on a wall in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan. Commissioned as part of renovations of the convent complex under the Duke of Milan, Ludovico Sforza, it depicts Jesus at his final meal with his disciples, as it is told in the Gospel of John, 13:21. A popular scene in European art, da Vinci's is the most famous but also, sadly, one of the most damaged. Centuries of existence, damage during WWII, poor restoration jobs in the past and experimental techniques tried by da Vinci has all meant that, even in his own lifetime, wear and tear became quickly visible. While preventative measures have now been employed, the deterioration has been bad and visitors to Milan should make time to see this faded gem if they can.
3. Stop by the iconic Duomo
Milan's famous gothic cathedral, or Duomo, is one of the most famous and iconic buildings in the city and the second largest cathedral in the world after the Cathedral of Seville in Andalusia. Located at the centre of the city, in the oldest district, it was commissioned in the 14th century by Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo and was not completed until the 19th century. Majestic, ornate and beautiful, it can hold up to 40,000 people and is now one of the city's most important tourist attractions.
Of course, there are many more things to see and do in Milan so be sure to read on to the rest of this series for more things to pencil into your itinerary while planning a trip to this beautiful city in Italy.