Things to Do in Milan

The Golden Triangle (around Via Sant’Andrea and Via Monte Napoleone) is probably the most prestigious district of cutting-edge fashion in the world. Travelers who don’t have Swiss bank accounts will probably just have to settle for gazing in the windows!

From the budget traveler's point of view, the aperitivo is the best thing about Milan. In the early evenings, bars throw in a range of nibbles and finger food with their happy hours.

Apart from its fashion houses, Milan is famous for one thing over and above all others: football. Its two teams, Inter and AC Milan, are two of the powerhouses of the modern game. If you’re lucky enough to be in town for a game between the two, settle into a bar and strap yourself into your chair, as things can get just a little passionate.

Leonardo da Vinci’s portrayal of the ‘Last Supper’ is, undoubtedly, one of the most famous paintings in the world. See it in all its glory at the refectory of the Santa Maria delle Grazie.

It may not be as famous as its counterpart in Florence but Milan’s Duomo is, nevertheless, one of the biggest and grandest churches in the world. Rising up from the very center of the city, it also makes an excellent point from which to get your bearings.