Milan Magic

Milan in Three Days


 Day 1
Assuming you had to cross an ocean to get to Milan, your first day will be rife with jet lag. Take a flight that arrives in Linate, Malpensa or Bergamo Airport as early as possible and check into your preferred hotel/hostel. Linate Airport, the closest airport to Milan, is about 8 kilometers away from the center. Due to its proximity, prices tend to be higher compared to the other airports. To walk off your jet lag, hit one of the quirky breakfast and brunch spots in Centro Storico.
Tourists feed pigeons on the main square near the famous Duomo cathedral in Milan, IItaly
Tourists feed pigeons on the main square near the famous Duomo cathedral in Milan, IItaly
In the afternoon, begin your Centro Storico tour. There’s no better way to get acquainted with the city than visiting Milan’s Duomo Cathedral (Piazza del Duomo, Milano, Italy), the extravagant Gothic cathedral which took almost 6 centuries to complete. The impressive cathedral contains over 3,000 statues, 700 figures and 135 gargoyles, which truly makes it awe-inspiring. On clear days, you may also take the lift or use the stairs to the rooftop so you will experience the breathtaking views across Milan. Then, head to the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, 20123 Milano, Italy) to see Leonardo Da Vinci’s masterpiece, The Last Supper.
The Last Supper measures 460 cm × 880 cm (180 in × 350 in) and covers an end wall of the dining hall at the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy
The Last Supper measures 460 cm × 880 cm (180 in × 350 in) and covers an end wall of the dining hall at the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan, Italy
At night, enjoy the best dining in the city by trying some of the famous restaurants such as Da Vic – Ristorante Guerrini (Via Gaetano Previati, 21, Milan; tel: +39 02 4351 5186), Savana Ristorante Eritrea  (Via Luigi Canonica, 45, 20154 Milan; tel: +39 366 407 3136) and Sapori Solari (Via Sofonisba Anguissola, 54, 20146 Milan; tel: +39 02 3651 0020).
On the morning of Day 2, get set to experience the glories of Milan. Start by grabbing some breakfast. A typical breakfast in Italy is a simple combination of strong espresso and a fresh croissant. If you like a more hearty food, remember that breakfast is not the most important meal in Italy, so you have to know where to go to get a satisfying meal. You can try Sant’ Ambroeus, Pasticceria Cova, Pasticceria Marchesi and Gattullo. After breakfast, make your way to Cimitero Monumentale di Milano (Monumental Cemetery of Milan;  Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, 20154 Milano, Italy), one of the two largest cemeteries in Milan. Then, head to Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore (Corso Magenta, 13, 20123 Milano, Ital), a former Benedictine female monastery.
the Navigli quarter, Milan
The “navigli” were a system of navigable and interconnected canals around Milan, Italy. The system originally consisted of five canals: Naviglio Grande, Naviglio Pavese, Naviglio Martesana, Naviglio di Paderno, Naviglio di Bereguardo
In the afternoon, take a stroll through Navigli, the historic district with sophisticated system of navigable canals. it is believed that Leonardo Da Vinci designed the canals to connect the city, to transport merchandise and to irrigate the fields. Unfortunately, most of the canals have been paved over and only 2 remains. In the evening, you may watch a ballet or opera in La Scala Opera (Via Filodrammatici, 2, 20121 Milano, Italy). For performance schedule and ticket prices, visit their official website.
Day 3
Your final day in Italy can be spent on last-minute shopping and seeing those Milan attractions that you haven’t yet had time for. You may also dedicate this day to Brera District, situated to the left side of La Scala Opera. Also, not to be missed is Pinacoteca di Brera (Via Brera, 28, 20121 Milano, Italy), Milan’s main art gallery. Head back to your hotel, then to the airport in time to check in for your international flight home, or you may opt to continue traveling independently in Italy, or extend your stay in Milan.
Entrance Of Brera Art Gallery In Milan, Italy

Entrance from the street to the inner yard of Brera Art Gallery (Pinacoteca di Brera) in Milan Italy. The Pinacoteca di Brera is the main public gallery for paintings in Milan, Italy. It contains one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings
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