Milan is the business centre of Italy with a rich cultural heritage. Some of the most influential people lived here, like Michelangelo, Leonardo da Vinci, Giuseppe Verdi and Giorgio Armani. Napoleon crowned himself in this city, and the Former Prime Minister of Italy, Benito Mussolini, founded the Fascist party here. Today, Milan is left with many museums, beautiful architecture, and many one-of-a-kind attractions because of its rich history. This guide contains the best attractions in Milan and how to get there by public transport or private airport transfer.

The Most Popular Attractions in Milan, Duomo and its Centre

Situated in the city centre’s heart, the fantastic Duomo is the city’s most iconic architectural site. It covers over 17,000 square meters and took over six centuries to build. If you want to have the city’s best view, make sure to climb to the rooftop from where you can admire Milan.

Castello Sforzesco

Another symbol that represents the city is Castello Sforzesco. There you can learn about Milan’s history because it consists of multiple museums and galleries. The museums have paintings from Bronzino, Tintoretto, Bellini, Correggio, Mantegna and Titian. 

Museo del Novecento

Located near the Duomo, Museo del Novecento is home to a fantastic collection of 20th-century Italian art. There are more than 400 works displayed in order. It starts from Futurism, Novecento, Abstraction, continues with Art Informel and ends with Pop Art.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a pedestrian street that connects Piazza Duomo and Piazza Della Scala. Built-in 1878, The Grand Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is home to many designers stores like Prada, Armani and Versace. It is a vibrant and beautiful place, which marked the beginning of modern architecture in Italy.

Navigli

The top place where young people want to hang out is Navigli. The area is most active during the night, but many boutiques and workshops open during the day. Navigli also hosts many festivals like Festa Di Fiori, Festa del Naviglio and Festival of Saint Christopher (Sagra di San Cristoforo). If you want, you can also take boat tours. They usually last about one hour and cruise along with Navigli Lombardi.

Santa Maria Delle Grazie

Santa Maria Delle Grazie is a church and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It contains the mural of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. Built-in the 15th century by Donato Bramante, this location is one of Milan’s most visited places. If you plan to visit the church, make sure to make an online reservation months before because entry is only allowed with a maximum capacity of 30 people.

Teatro Alla Scala

Teatro Alla Scala is the most famous opera house in the world. There you can watch opera and ballet. It has 2,800 seats, but tickets are tough to find. You can get in the building if there isn’t a rehearsal in progress. 

How to Get to Milan?

Milan is a very convenient city to reach by any mean of transport. You can get there by plane, train and bus. The city has three airports that are well-connected with the train stations by shuttle bus services. You can also get to Milan city centre by airport taxi or private airport transfer. 

If you want to avoid the hassle of finding public transportation, the best option is to book a private airport transfer. City Airport Taxis provides transfers from the airports or the train stations to your desired locations and attractions in Milan. The most popular destinations from Milan Malpensa Airport are Bellagio, Como Town, Tremezzo and Stresa.