What to see in Milan in a day

Milan deserves much more than a single day if one is to appreciate all its delights, but it is also true that in a period of 24 hours, you can grasp the basic but essential aspects if you visit the city’s most special sights. Milan’s architecture, monuments, parks, and fascinating museums are only part of what is on offer in this vibrant capital city, regarded as northern Italy’s industrial centre and its fashion flagship. Below, we recommend an itinerary to help you discover the essential attractions of Milan in a single day. Including the chance to enjoy the city’s extensive, rich and varied cuisine. If you are well organised, there will be time to visit even more tourist attractions in addition to those we recommend.

Itinerary
Piazza del Duomo

Piazza del Duomo

With its imposing cathedral and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II as great landmarks, the Piazza del Duomo is the nerve centre of the city of Milan.

Piazza Mercanti

Piazza Mercanti

Just a few metres from Il Duomo, this secluded square allows us to get closer to Milan's medieval past, through ancient buildings such as the Palazzo della Razione.

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