If you are the type of traveller that likes to always have something to see and do, to have endless eateries and bars to choose from, to have plenty of unique stores to browse, and to have a wide range of attractions to visit, then go ahead and find a holiday rental in Milan. Milan, with its rich history and bustling chic and modern history, is the ideal destination for the discerning traveller.
Here are more of our selection of just ten of the must-see attractions in Milan...
4. Pay a visit to Fiera Di Sinigaglia, Milan's Best Flea Market
While there are plenty of luxurious boutiques, famous shopping districts and beautiful stores in Milan, those who love a bargain, a root through piles of products to search for hidden treasures, and vintage finds, then head to Fiera di Sinigaglia, the city's top and oldest flea market. Founded in the 1800s, it now sells everything from niche vintage, metal and gothic clothing to artisanal crafts, books, vinyl records, CDs, plants, handmade jewellery, antique pieces, and food and drink. Located just a step away from the wonderful Navigli area on the Alzaia Naviglio Grande (while its former home, viale d'Annunzio, is under renovation), it is open every Saturday morning until around 5 or 6pm but its best to head early as many stalls will begin packing up around 3pm.
5. But also be sure to head to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Bargain hunting is all well and good but, even if you can't afford to shop there, go have a wander around Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. A shopping centre located right by the Duomo, it is one of the oldest shopping malls in the world and is a stunningly opulent building that was begun in 1865 according to designs by Giuseppe Mengoni. Consisting of two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon covering the street connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala with a glass dome at the centre, it is principally made up of luxury retailers such as Prada, Louis Vuitton and Versace as well as restaurants and cafés.
6. Wander Milan's historic aquarium
The Civic Aquarium of Milan is the third oldest in Europe and was built in 1905 for the Milan World Fair and is the only building to survive from the event to this day. Located at the edge of Sempione Park, it is housed in the most incredible Art Nouveau building and is home to over 100 different types of underwater species. There are various environments recreated in the 36 pools of the aquarium, ranging from Lombardy to the Amazon. If you're exploring the city, this very special exhibition space is a truly wonderful place to escape into for a few hours.
There are yet more picks to mention so, if you're planning a trip to the fashion capital of Italy and you're looking for things to see and do, be sure to read over the rest of this series.
While there are plenty of luxurious boutiques, famous shopping districts and beautiful stores in Milan, those who love a bargain, a root through piles of products to search for hidden treasures, and vintage finds, then head to Fiera di Sinigaglia, the city's top and oldest flea market. Founded in the 1800s, it now sells everything from niche vintage, metal and gothic clothing to artisanal crafts, books, vinyl records, CDs, plants, handmade jewellery, antique pieces, and food and drink. Located just a step away from the wonderful Navigli area on the Alzaia Naviglio Grande (while its former home, viale d'Annunzio, is under renovation), it is open every Saturday morning until around 5 or 6pm but its best to head early as many stalls will begin packing up around 3pm.
5. But also be sure to head to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Bargain hunting is all well and good but, even if you can't afford to shop there, go have a wander around Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. A shopping centre located right by the Duomo, it is one of the oldest shopping malls in the world and is a stunningly opulent building that was begun in 1865 according to designs by Giuseppe Mengoni. Consisting of two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon covering the street connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala with a glass dome at the centre, it is principally made up of luxury retailers such as Prada, Louis Vuitton and Versace as well as restaurants and cafés.
6. Wander Milan's historic aquarium
The Civic Aquarium of Milan is the third oldest in Europe and was built in 1905 for the Milan World Fair and is the only building to survive from the event to this day. Located at the edge of Sempione Park, it is housed in the most incredible Art Nouveau building and is home to over 100 different types of underwater species. There are various environments recreated in the 36 pools of the aquarium, ranging from Lombardy to the Amazon. If you're exploring the city, this very special exhibition space is a truly wonderful place to escape into for a few hours.
There are yet more picks to mention so, if you're planning a trip to the fashion capital of Italy and you're looking for things to see and do, be sure to read over the rest of this series.