8 Days in Milan: A Journey Through Art and Culture

Sonia Ricchi (Rumblingbot941)

13 Nov 2023

Embark on a thrilling 8-day adventure in Milan, exploring the city's rich artistic heritage and vibrant culture. Visit iconic landmarks like the Sforzesco Castle and the breathtaking Duomo di Milano. Immerse yourself in the world of Leonardo da Vinci at the World of Leonardo da Vinci museum. Indulge in delicious Italian cuisine at local gems like Da Zero - Pizza e Territorio and Obicà. Get ready for an unforgettable experience in the heart of Lombardy, Italy!

Trip to Milan

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Viator

Day 1

$108

A showcase of digitally restored paintings & hands-on models of inventions by the Renaissance great.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

12 - 17 min

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Huge Medieval-Renaissance fortress with historical museums & art by da Vinci and Michelangelo.

11:00 AM - 2:00 PM

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$12

11 - 16 min

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Terracotta Renaissance church with elaborate Gothic interior, home to Da Vinci's The Last Supper.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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$30

8 - 12 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$36

Day 2

$103

$ 15

Romanesque church with an elegant courtyard, plus a crypt where St Ambrose's remains are displayed.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

13 - 16 min

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Acquario Civico e Stazione Idrobiologica di Milano

Family attraction with native & global aquatic flora & fauna as well as a marine biology library.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

10 - 12 min

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Neoclassical palace & museum for modern art with English gardens & contemporary art next door.

12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

15 - 18 min

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Exhibits of contemporary art in a unique complex of buildings designed by Rem Koolhaas.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$20

Day 3

$95

$ 5

Children's museum offering rotating interactive exhibits & workshops that promote play & creativity.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

13 - 16 min

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Renowned art gallery housing a collection of Da Vinci drawings, plus works by Caravaggio & Titian.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

8 - 11 min

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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

Historic 16th-century church & former monastery with vivid biblical-themed artwork & frescoes.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

11 - 16 min

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Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.

2:30 PM - 4:30 PM

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Free

5 - 8 min

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Museum with permanent & temporary design-related exhibits on themes from architecture to furniture.

5:00 PM - 7:00 PM

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$25

8 - 11 min

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7:30 PM - 9:00 PM

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$30

Day 4

$122

Ornate 18th-century palace with period furnishings & paintings, plus exhibits on Milanese fashion.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$20

7 - 10 min

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Tours are offered of this grand 16-century palace with huge frescoes that serves as the city hall.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$26

7 - 10 min

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Established in 1953, this Duomo-centric museum with statues & tapestries offers a gift shop & tours.

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM

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$30

4 - 6 min

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Obicà offre la degustazione delle migliori Mozzarelle di Bufala Campana DOP, oltre a un'ampia scelta di prodotti e ricette della tradizione italiana. Obicà propone solo ingredienti di ottima qualità, non potrete che essere soddisfatti.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 5

$117

$ 5

Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology

Former monastery housing science museum with scale models of da Vinci's submarines & planes.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

11 - 14 min

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Spacious art museum displaying Italian works from the 19th & 20th centuries in an elegant setting.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

11 - 16 min

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Temporary exhibitions of contemporary art, especially works that interact with the architecture.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

4 - 6 min

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19th-century building with displays of minerals, fossils, skeletons & preserved animals.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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$20

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$22

Day 6

$189

16th-century townhouse with a sumptuous interior, housing Renaissance decorative arts & paintings.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

6 - 9 min

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Birthplace of writer Alessandro Manzoni with house tours & a library focused on the area's history.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$20

3 - 4 min

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Lavish 18th-century theater famous for Italian opera & ballets, plus a museum & music library.

12:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$50

8 - 11 min

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One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

3:30 PM - 6:30 PM

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$48

4 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$46

Day 7

$108

$ 15

Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$30

11 - 16 min

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Art museum with over 300 works by Italian artists since the 19th century, plus regular exhibitions.

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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Once-private collection of 20th-century Italian art displayed in the owners' art deco apartment.

1:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$20

21 - 26 min

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Free-entry attraction combining young children's rides & thrill rides, including a 'horror house'.

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

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Free

5 - 6 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 8

$141

$ 10

Museum of Italian car maker Alfa Romeo, with exhibits like a 4D film & vintage & prototype vehicles.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$25

30 - 36 min

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A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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$64

31 - 38 min

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Contemporary art museum in former factory with monumental permanent installations & temporary shows.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Budget breakdown: $1031 In total

Activities & Food:$983

Transport:$49