The pedestrianised Via Dante is one of Milan’s most important boulevards and a popular tourist attraction.

Via Dante connects Piazza Cordusio, near the centre of Milan (close to the Duomo), with Largo Cairoli, home to the famous Castello Sforzesco.

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The street is therefore a natural tourist route between Milan’s two most important landmarks.

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The famous pedestrian zone named after the Florentine poet Dante Alighieri is full of excellent restaurants and shops, as well as souvenir shops and fast-food outlets.

Via Dante is a great place to stay, as the whole of Milan’s city centre is within walking distance. We’d recommend staying at these highly-rated hotels:

• Palazzo Segreti ****
• Imperiale Suites Milano ****

What to see around

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La Scala

+ 450 m

Brera

+ 490 m

Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II.

+ 500 m

Castello Sforzesco

+ 510 m

Museo del Novecento

+ 630 m

Pinacoteca di Brera

+ 630 m