A football trip to Milan

The Duomo di Milano

The Duomo di Milano is absolutely the most famous sight of the fashion city of Milan. The cathedral is located in the middle of Milan and is therefore hard to miss. After the St. Peter's Basilica in Rome and the cathedral of Sevilla is the Duomo di Milano the biggest cathedral of Europe. As it should be, because the constructions of this cathedral started in the fourteenth century and finished in 1965. You'll even see marble stones which still have to turn into statues someday. Fortunately, 3159 statues can still be admired, so you should absolutely visit the stunning Duomo di Milano in the heart of the city.

Address: P.za del Duomo, 20122 Milano MI, Italy
Opening times: every day from 9 A.M. until 4 P.M
Entrance fee: varies from €9,- to €27,-

The Monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie (The Last Supper)

The Monastery Santa Maria delle Grazie is on the World Heritage List of UNESCO and was built in the fifteenth century. It’s a beautiful place surrounded by seven chapels and a graveyard, but most people visit the monastery for Leonardo Da Vinci’s wall painting: ‘The Last Supper’. This is one of his most famous and biggest artworks. It’s highly recommended to buy your ticket beforehand, because this is basically impossible at the entrance.

Address: Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazi, 20123 Milano MI, Italy
Opening times: from Tuesday until Sunday: 8:15 A.M until 7 P.M.
Entrance fee: varies from €49,- to €99,-

Piazza Affari and L.O.V.E.

On the Piazza Affari you can find a gigantic and… bold statue. A big middle finger is in the middle of the square to demonstrate that the people were against capitalism during the economic crisis in Italy in 2010. The statue symbolises freedom, hatred, revenge, and eternity.

Address: San Paolo 13, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

The Navigli district

A canal flows through the middle of the Navigli district and is surrounded by numerous restaurants and bars. It’ll feel like you’re walking in Venice when you’re walking the streets of Navigli. The side streets are filled with boutiques and squares. It's also possible to book a canal cruise so you can look at the district from the water. This is the ideal place to find some rest by wandering through the narrow streets and you can even enjoy Italian appetites for free during late afternoons and evenings. The ‘aperitivos’, as it’s called, are displayed as a buffet and you’re free to take as many as you’d like. Aperitivo cannot only be found in Navigli, but also in districts like Ticinese, Brere and Porta Nuova.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuel II and Quadrilatero d’Oro

Milan is known for its fashion and you get why when you visit the Galleria Vittorio Emanuel II. You’ll find all the famous fashion brands in this impressive shopping centre. You should also pay a visit if you’re not a fan of fashion or shopping: the building’s architecture is truly stunning and the building is characterised by its beautiful rooftop made of glass. You can also do a tour of the building, which won't necessitate you to walk into all the stores.

If you do want to shop in Milan, then you should also pay a visit to the shopping street Quadrilatero d’Oro. You cannot only find famous brands here, but also well-known franchises like H&M and local boutiques. This is the most expensive street in the city, but you can, luckily, find less expensive stores here, as well. You should definitely visit this street when you find yourself in the famous city of fashion!

Galleria Vittorio Emanuel II:
Address: Piazza del Duomo, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Opening times: every day from 12 A.M. until 12 P.M.

Quadrilatero d’Oro:
Address: Via Montenapoleone, 20121 Milano MI, Italy

Parco Sempione and Biblioteca degli Alberi

Do you need a break from the hectic city? Then you should visit the Parco Sempione! You can see the Castello Sforzesco and the Arco della Pace from the park. You’ll kill two birds with one stone! The park is very popular amongst locals who visit the park for relaxation, to play with the kids or to have a refreshing drink in one of the many cafes in the park. Another popular and impressive park in Milan is the Biblioteca degli Alberi. You can wander through the botanic garden and the apartment complexes which are entirely covered by plants. There’s much more to do and see in the park, so we absolutely recommend visiting this park during your stay in Milan. Discover what else the park has to offer!

Parco Sempione:
Address: Piazza Castello 1, 20121 Milano MI, Italy
Opening times: every day from 6.30 A.M. until 9 P.M.

Biblioteca degli Alberi:
Address: Via de Castillia 20124 Milan MI, Italy
Opening times: every day from 9 A.M. until 8 P.M.

Modern Milan

Besides the ancient churches and architecture, Milan is also very modern. The new residential area which is called ‘The City Life’ is the modern heart of Milan. Beautiful artworks can be found here, but the district has got much more in store for you. Furthermore, the Porta Nuova is also certainly worth a visit. You’ll walk amongst the high, modern buildings designed by famous designers like Gae Aulenti. It will seem as if you’ve travelled a 100 years further in time.

Porta Nuova:
Address: Piazza Anita Garibaldi, 20153 Milan MI, Italy

Spooky sights in Milan

Another – perhaps spooky, but beautiful – sight in Milan is the cimitero Monumentale. This is the biggest graveyard of Milan and you’ll find gigantic tombs and gravestones of about 15,000 Milan people.

Perhaps a little less spooky, but which will absolutely give you goosebumps, is the Scala of Milan. This beautiful opera building is the oldest and biggest opera building in the world. If you don’t want to see a ballet performance or opera concert, you should visit the building anyway and admire the stunning, impressive rooms. It’s recommended to buy tickets beforehand or book a tour of the magnificent building.

Cimitero Monumentale:
Address: Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, 20154 Milan MI, Italy
Opening times: every day from 8 A.M. until 6 P.M.

The Scala of Milan:
Address: Via Filodrammatici 2, 20121 Milan MI, Italy
Opening times: every day from 9 A.M. until 5.30 P.M. and performances are given during the evenings.
Entrance fee: varies from €29,50 to €50,-

Top 3 clubs in Milan

You cannot only travel back and forth in time by visiting the amazing sights of the city, but you can also perfectly go out in Milan. You might want to go clubbing at night after the football match of AC Milan or Inter Milan to celebrate the victory... or to let the defeat sink in.

The Club Milano

This club might be the most famous club in Milan. You can drink anything you'd like, and you'll dance all night long. Many artists and designers celebrate the end of fashion or design week of Milan in The Club. You could come across a world-famous person!

Address: Corso Garibaldi 97/99
Opening times: from Tuesday to Sunday from 11.30 P.M. until 5 A.M.

Bobino Milano

A great part of this club finds itself outside, where you can enjoy the fresh air and cool night. Several podiums can be found in the club and every podium has its own theme. Have an amazing evening in Bobino Milano!

Address: Piazzale Stazione Genova 4, 20144 Milan MI, Italy
Opening times: from Monday until Saturday from 7.30 A.M. until 3 A.M.

Gattopardo

Fantastic performances are given at Gattopardo, and they'll blow your socks off. The architecture of the club is beautiful, and you’ll look around constantly. Italians know how to party, so you might get home in the morning...

Address: Via Piero della Francesca 47, 20154 Milan MI, Italy
Opening times: from Tuesday to Sunday from 11 P.M. until 5 A.M.

The most delicious restaurants in Milan

U Barba

This restaurant is very popular amongst locals. Typical dishes from Genoa and surroundings are served here. You should absolutely visit this restaurant when you want to taste the local dishes.

Address: Via Pier Candido Decembrio 33, 20137 Milan MI, Italy
Opening times: from Tuesday to Sunday from 7 P.M. until 11 P.M. and you can lunch in the weekends from 12 A.M. to 3.30 P.M.

Fabbrica

You just have to eat pizza when you’re in Italy. The perfect place to eat pizza in Milan is in Fabbrica. This restaurant is located in an old fabric, which promises to be a unique experience! Aren’t you a lover of pizza? That’s no problem, because they also serve pastas.

Address: Corso Garibaldi 26, 20121 Milan MI, Italy
Opening times: from Tuesday until Saturday from noon until 3.30 P.M and on Sunday from noon until 4 P.M.

Un Posto a Milano

Do you want to experience something special during your dinner? Then you should absolutely go to Un Posto a Milano! This restaurant is settled in an old farm and contains a restaurant, a bar and even a pension. A farm market takes place every Tuesday, which might be nice to see!

Address: Via Cuccagna 2/4, 20135 Milan MI, Italy
Opening times: every day from 9 A.M. until 1 A.M.