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5 Days in Milan: A Journey Through Art and History

MelMel

MelMel

9 Oct 2023

Discover the vibrant city of Milan in this 5-day itinerary. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Duomo di Milano and Teatro alla Scala Museum, and explore hidden gems like Guastalla Gardens and Brera Botanical Garden. Immerse yourself in the rich culture and history of Lombardy, Italy.

Trip to Milan

Day 1
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$0

Piazza Mercanti
Outdoor exhibitions, markets & concerts often take place in this medieval public square.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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Free
4 - 5 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.
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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Free
13 - 20 min

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Guastalla Gardens
Small, traditional Italian garden constructed in 1555, with grassy areas, paths & a tranquil pond.
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$68

Teatro alla Scala Museum
Museum showcasing costumes, portraits & musical instruments from the famed La Scala opera house.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$30
4 - 5 min

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
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$38
8 - 12 min

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Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa
This 13th-century Catholic church includes an ossuary with frescoes lined with human skulls & bones.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 3
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$94

Duomo di Milano
One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.
8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$94
Day 4
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$0

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$ 8

Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio
Old, Romanesque-style Catholic church with historic paintings & an attached museum.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
15 - 18 min

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Piazza della Scala
Adjacent to the Teatro alla Scala, this historic square features a monument to Leonardo da Vinci.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Brera Botanical Garden
Tranquil garden established in 1774 with flowerbeds, ponds & an arboretum with centuries-old trees.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free
Day 5
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$0

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$ 15

Parrocchia di S. Giovanni Battista - Duomo di Monza
Centuries-old church with a marble facade & ornate frescoes, plus a treasury of religious relics.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
40 - 48 min

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Arco della Pace
Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
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Free
12 - 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.
12:00 PM - 1:30 PM
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Free

Budget breakdown: $184 In total

Activities & Food:$162
Transport:$22