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Discover the Magic of Milan: An 8-Day Itinerary

Antonina Verlingieri

11 Nov 2023

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Embark on a thrilling 8-day journey through Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Explore iconic landmarks, immerse yourself in art and culture, and indulge in the vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city.

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Day 1

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$0

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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

11 - 14 min

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Fabbrica del Vapore

Train/tram factory converted into an art complex embracing music, theater & dance, plus a cinema.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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Arco della Pace

Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.

1:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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Free

Day 2

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$28

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$ 3

Palazzo Reale di Milano

Sweeping staircases, regal hallways and artistic masterpieces at a grand 18th century palace.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$13

10 - 12 min

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Santa Maria delle Grazie

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

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$15

Day 3

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$38

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

2 - 3 min

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Teatro alla Scala

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

10:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$25

Day 4

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$24

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$ 5

Idroscalo

Popular park offering a lake for swimming, boating & fishing, plus a children's entertainment area.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

25 - 30 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.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$24

13 - 16 min

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Piazza Gae Aulenti

Contemporary skyscrapers & shops surround this modern square with fountains & colorful night lights.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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Free

Day 5

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$15

Pinacoteca di Brera

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

8:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

12 - 17 min

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Parco Sempione

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

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 6

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$6

Sforzesco Castle

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$6

13 - 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.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7

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$64

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$ 5

Alfa Romeo Museum

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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$13

30 - 36 min

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San Siro Stadium

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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$32

29 - 35 min

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Fondazione Prada

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

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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$19

Day 8

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$30

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$ 3

Colonne di San Lorenzo

Archeological site made up of 16 Roman marble columns, next to remains of an amphitheater and baths.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

12 - 18 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.

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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$15

8 - 10 min

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Mudec

Restored factory now a sleek museum of art & culture, with rotating exhibitions & a restaurant.

1:00 PM - 3:00 PM

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$15

Budget breakdown: $224 In total

Activities & Food:$204

Transport:$20