Cathedral, Lookout

No visitor should miss the city’s main landmark, the Duomo cathedral, situated in the very heart of the metropolis. Officially known as the ‘Cathedral of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary’, this Catholic church is the fifth-largest cathedral and the largest in Italy, and the second-largest on the Apennine Peninsula after St Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican. The Duomo di Milano is one of the largest Gothic churches in the world and can accommodate…

Palace

The Royal Palace, Palazzo Reale in Italian, is one of the central monuments of the historic centre and is located right on the Piazza del Duomo. It is the largest urban palace in Milan and has been one of the main seats of many Milanese governments across several centuries. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Milan" https://www.booking.com/city/it/milan.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-milan-reale] The palace covers an area of over 7,000square meters and…

Castle, Museum

Originally the Visconti Palace and later Castello Sforzesco, the home of the powerful Sforza dynasty, it is now home to more than a dozen museums and is one of Milan’s most iconic landmarks. This unusual red-brick building once hosted the master Leonardo da Vinci, who designed the castle’s defences. 👉 Not sure which part of Milan to stay in? Take a look at our guide to the best neighbourhoods and hotels. [btn "View the 10 best hotels in…

Gallery, Church

The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie will captivate you not only with its unusual red façade, but also with the treasure hidden within its walls: the mural *The Last Supper* by the master Leonardo da Vinci. 👉 Not sure which part of Milan to stay in? Take a look at our guide to the best neighbourhoods and hotels. [btn "Book your hotel in Milan in advance" https://www.booking.com/city/it/milan.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-milan-posledni…

Archaeological site

The Colonne di San Lorenzo (Columns of St. Lawrence) is one of the most important remains of the ancient world in Milan. They were probably originally part of a pagan temple or baths and probably date from the 2nd century AD. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Milan" https://www.booking.com/city/it/milan.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-milan-colonne] Colonnade of 16 columns During the 4th century, the columns were moved to their current location to form…

Basilica

Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, is buried in the crypt of the Basilica of Saint Ambrose. This church is one of Milan’s most significant landmarks and one of the oldest ecclesiastical buildings in the city. [btn "The 10 cheapest hotels in Milan" https://www.booking.com/city/it/milan.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-milan-ambrogio] Ambrose, Bishop of Milan, played a significant role in the spread of Christianity during the 4th century and,…

Gateway

Many European cities have built triumphal arches in the past, and Milan is no exception. It boasts the Arco della Pace (Arch of Peace), which was built on the site of the ancient Porta Semipone gate, which formed part of the city’s Roman fortifications in antiquity. Although Milan’s arch certainly does not rival the fame of the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, it is nonetheless one of the city’s main landmarks. 👉 Not sure which part of Milan to…

Cemetery

Although cemeteries are generally not among the most popular sights, Milan's largest Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale) is definitely worth a visit. The entrance to the cemetery alone is more reminiscent of a cathedral than a regular entrance gate. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Milan" https://www.booking.com/city/it/milan.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-milan-hrbitov] Majestic tombs and famous personalities The new cemetery was opened in…