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Milan in 5 Days: A Journey Through Art and History

Boris Vidakovic

Boris Vidakovic

27 Dec 2023

Embark on a captivating adventure through Milan's rich cultural heritage and artistic wonders. Discover iconic landmarks, visit world-renowned museums, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of this cosmopolitan city.

Day 1Renaissance Masterpieces and Royal Splendor
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$122

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$ 8

Santa Maria delle Grazie
Terracotta Renaissance church with elaborate Gothic interior, home to Da Vinci's The Last Supper.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$45
15 - 18 min

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Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro
Elegant church dating from the 15th century, with regular services & an ornate gilded interior.
10:30 AM - 12:00 PM
Free
7 - 10 min

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Palazzo Reale di Milano
Sweeping staircases, regal hallways and artistic masterpieces at a grand 18th century palace.
12:30 PM - 3:30 PM
$38
7 - 10 min

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
$39
Day 2Contemporary Art and Historical Treasures
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$132

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$ 15

Fondazione Prada
Exhibits of contemporary art in a unique complex of buildings designed by Rem Koolhaas.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$56
19 - 23 min

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Modern Art Gallery
Grandiose, 18th-century mansion exhibiting Italian art & sculptors, plus works by Cezanne & Gauguin.
10:30 AM - 12:30 PM
$38
10 - 15 min

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Poldi Pezzoli Museum
Elegant museum containing an extensive collection of Italian art & paintings by the Flemish masters.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
$38
16 - 20 min

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Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
Romanesque church with an elegant courtyard, plus a crypt where St Ambrose's remains are displayed.
3:30 PM - 5:30 PM
Free
Day 3Modern Design and Musical Grandeur
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$165

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$ 8

Mudec
Restored factory now a sleek museum of art & culture, with rotating exhibitions & a restaurant.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$45
10 - 12 min

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Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
Former monastery housing science museum with scale models of da Vinci's submarines & planes.
10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
$45
10 - 15 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
Historic 16th-century church & former monastery with vivid biblical-themed artwork & frescoes.
1:30 PM - 3:00 PM
Free
10 - 15 min

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Teatro alla Scala
Lavish 18th-century theater famous for Italian opera & ballets, plus a museum & music library.
3:30 PM - 6:00 PM
$75
Day 4Architectural Marvels and Timeless Beauty
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$165

Triennale di Milano
Museum with permanent & temporary design-related exhibits on themes from architecture to furniture.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
$38
7 - 10 min

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Sforzesco Castle
Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.
10:30 AM - 1:30 PM
$18
12 - 17 min

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Gallerie d’Italia
Spacious art museum displaying Italian works from the 19th & 20th centuries in an elegant setting.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
$38
8 - 12 min

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Duomo di Milano
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.
4:30 PM - 7:30 PM
$72
Day 5Royal Gardens and Automotive Legends
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$120

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$ 22

Villa Reale di Monza
Grand neo-classical estate with royal apartments, a chapel, park and gardens, plus guided tours.
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
$38
23 - 28 min

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Pirelli HangarBicocca
Contemporary art museum in former factory with monumental permanent installations & temporary shows.
11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Free
18 - 22 min

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Pinacoteca di Brera
Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.
2:00 PM - 4:30 PM
$45
34 - 41 min

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Alfa Romeo Museum
Museum of Italian car maker Alfa Romeo, with exhibits like a 4D film & vintage & prototype vehicles.
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
$38

Budget breakdown: $754 In total

Activities & Food:$703
Transport:$51