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3-Day Milan Adventure: Gardens, Castles, and Cathedrals

Juan Manuel Cuadrado

Juan Manuel Cuadrado

29 Oct 2023

Embark on a thrilling 3-day journey through Milan, exploring enchanting gardens, majestic castles, and stunning cathedrals. Discover the beauty of Indro Montanelli Gardens, Sforzesco Castle, Parco Sempione, and Arco della Pace on Day 1. On Day 2, immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Piazza Gae Aulenti, admire masterpieces at Pinacoteca di Brera, and indulge in luxury shopping at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Wrap up your adventure on Day 3 with a visit to the iconic San Siro Stadium, the awe-inspiring Santa Maria delle Grazie, the historic Colonne di San Lorenzo, and the magnificent Duomo di Milano.

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Day 1
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$12

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$ 5

Indro Montanelli Gardens
18th-century public gardens, home to the Natural History Museum, Palazzo Dugnani & planetarium.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
8 - 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
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$12
4 - 6 min

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Parco Sempione
Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.
2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Free
8 - 11 min

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Arco della Pace
Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.
4:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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Free
Day 2
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$56

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$ 10

Piazza Gae Aulenti
Contemporary skyscrapers & shops surround this modern square with fountains & colorful night lights.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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Free
8 - 10 min

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Pinacoteca di Brera
Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.
10:00 AM - 12:30 PM
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$30
8 - 12 min

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
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$26
10 - 12 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
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Free
Day 3
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$142

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$ 15

San Siro Stadium
A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$64
17 - 21 min

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Santa Maria delle Grazie
Terracotta Renaissance church with elaborate Gothic interior, home to Da Vinci's The Last Supper.
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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$30
8 - 10 min

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Colonne di San Lorenzo
Archeological site made up of 16 Roman marble columns, next to remains of an amphitheater and baths.
12:30 PM - 2:00 PM
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Free
9 - 11 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.
2:30 PM - 5:30 PM
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$48

Budget breakdown: $240 In total

Activities & Food:$210
Transport:$30