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Italy’s second largest city is located in Lombardy and is called Milan. The nine city areas that you should discover on a city trip to Milan are arranged in a circle around the historic city centre.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Milan Cathedral is the focal point for visitors to the city. From here you can reach the most important sights and the popular shopping streets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Milan is not only the financial centre of Italy, but also one of the capitals of fashion. On the most expensive and exclusive shopping street, Via Monte Napoleone, you will find shops of the most famous fashion brands from Gucci to Cartier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Right next to Milan Cathedral is another tourist destination - the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The Galleria is a covered shopping arcade built in the 19th century.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> You see them in many cities \u2026 the big red double-decker buses that are open in summer. They drive around the most important sights of the city and offer sightseeing tours.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Hop On Hop Off Tour →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> We have been criss-crossing Milan and have put together some Milan tips here that you don't immediately find in every report about Milan. But I think they are definitely worth a visit.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Milan tips →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> In Milan there is the Cimitero Monumentale, the central cemetery of Milan, which you should definitely visit. Here you will find artistically designed tombs and if you look closely, you might also discover a \"celebrity tomb\".<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Cimitero Monumentale →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> On the road on the streets of Milan. Which means of transport we used and why riding a tram in Milan is something special - you can read all about it here!<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Tips for public transport →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Sometimes you come across something by chance and are glad afterwards that you took a closer look. Like we did with Portello Park in Milan.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Portello Park →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> When you stroll through Milan, you discover many great and interesting places. I could write long texts about every church, square or monument in Milan, but no one would read them, because it's no longer fun to be bombarded with facts.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n City stroll through Milan →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> \"Go eat panzerotti in Milan!\" Following a tip from a Milanese woman, we went in search of Luini's panzerotti near Piazza Duomo. We had no idea what it was, only that you could eat it.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Panzerotti in Milan →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> If you read up on Milan before a trip to the city, you will mainly find pictures of the Milan Cathedral. This imposing building is the landmark and the main attraction for all tourists. I think that's right - a visit to the cathedral is simply part of a visit to Milan.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Milan Cathedral →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Milan does not lie on any significant and large river. Nevertheless, there are canals here, Naviglio, which are fed by the rivers of the hinterland. These man-made connections give Milan access by water to the Adriatic Sea.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Naviglio Milano →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> The Castello Sforzesco, like the Duomo, is one of the main attractions in Milan. The castle in Milan is located on the Piazza Castello northwest of the old town. Directly behind the castle is a large park where you can take a wonderful walk.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Castello Sforzesco →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> The Parco Sempione is directly adjacent to the Castello Sforzesco. The garden is a popular meeting place and offers a lot of recreation on almost 40 hectares. Ponds and water arms criss-cross the meadows. There are caf\u00e9s and numerous benches. In summer, open-air events are held here.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Parco Sempione →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div> Even if you don't travel by train, you shouldn't miss visiting Milan's main railway station, Milan Centrale. That's right, visit it not only from the outside, but also go inside and have a look.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Milan Centrale →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n \"Go eat panzerotti in Milan!\" Following a tip from a Milanese woman, we went in search of Luini's panzerotti near Piazza Duomo. We had no idea what it was, only that you could eat it.<\/p>\n <\/div >\n \n \n Panzerotti in Milan →<\/span>\n <\/span>\n <\/a>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>Discover Milan<\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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