Scenic spot introduction:
Milan is a big city in the northwest of Italy and the second largest city. It is the capital of the province of Milan and the capital of the Lombardy region, located on the Lombardy Plain. It is an important transportation hub in southern Europe and is famous for its sightseeing, fashion and architecture. The GDP of the Milan metropolitan area accounts for 4.8% of Italy's GDP. It is the most densely populated and industrially developed region in Europe. It has rich cultural monuments and heritage, a vibrant nightlife and unique cuisine, and is famous for its traditional opera. Milan is known as the world's fashion capital, and the fashion stores on Via Montenapoleone are world-famous. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II It is considered to be the oldest shopping mall in the world.Attractions distribution:
Milan has a total area of about 160,000 square kilometers, and its main attractions are Milan cathedral , Santa Maria Monastery , La Scala Opera House , Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II , Museum of the 20th Century, Meazza Stadium ( San Siro Stadium ), Milan Contemporary Art Museum, Brera Art Gallery , Basilica of Sant'Ambrose, Basilica of San Lorenzo, Sforzesco Castle , Milan Royal Palace, Milan Golden Quadrilateral, Buenos Aires Street, Venice Street, Milan Canal, etc. In addition, there are Monza Cathedral, Pavia Cathedral, Pavia Monastery, Bergamo Ancient City, etc. in the Milan metropolitan area. Lake Como , Monza Circuit, Royal Gardens and other attractions.Scenic spot features:
Leisure, architecture, culture, religion, artTravel Notes of Travellers:
- Travel Guide: Italy 8-Day Travel Guide 2017
travelling guideline:
1. The public security in Italy is poor, so be especially careful of thieves. Be sure to keep an eye on your belongings in crowded places such as subway stations and train stations. Be careful of black street vendors, most of whom sell fake luxury goods, or say they are giving away for free and then ask for money. If you see them, ignore them. Also, don't believe in free pigeon feeding in the square, as these are charged.
2. Most shopping malls in Milan close at 19:30, except for La Rinascente. Specialty stores generally close at 19:00, but some close at 19:30. Most restaurants are open from noon to 14:30, and have a lunch break at noon.
3. To Santa Maria Monastery To visit "The Last Supper", you need to make an appointment online or by phone 2 months in advance.
4. Milan city tax is about 3 to 5 Euros per person per night, so please check it carefully when booking a room.
Best time to visit:
July-September
Shopping recommendations:
Food: Milanese food belongs to the northern cuisine of Italy. Most of the food is cooked with rice, fish, corn, beef and other ingredients, and cheese and beef are used for seasoning. Milanese desserts are famous all over the world, and polenta is one of them. Other famous dishes include scaloppina milanese, ossobuco, and minestrone. The soft and delicious Milanese cake and the unique Milanese risotto are both Milanese specialties that you must try. Of course, Lombardy cheese is also indispensable among the specialties. Lombardy cheese added with local specialty red wine has a strong wine and milk flavor and is a rare boutique among many cheeses.
Shopping: The most famous area is the Golden Quadrilateral: the area surrounded by Montenapoleone Street, S.Andrea Street, Spiga Street and Borgospesso Street. Almost all the world's famous brands are concentrated here. The summer discount season usually starts from July to mid-August, and the winter season is in January and February.
Scenic spot location:
Europe > Italy > Milan
How to get there:
1. Airplane
(1) Milan Malpensa International Airport is mainly used for the take-off and landing of international flights and is located 50 kilometers from the center of Milan.
The most convenient and cost-effective way to get to the airport is to take the airport bus, which goes directly to Milan's central train station in downtown Milan. It stops at the Milan Exhibition Center in the middle. The one-way trip costs 10 euros. There is free wifi on the airport bus. You can see the bus when you come out of the airport, buy a ticket and get on the bus.
Time: 6:00-24:30, one bus every 20 minutes, 50 minutes to the city center.
(2) Linate Airport
Milan Linate Airport is mainly used for domestic flights in Italy. You can take bus No. 73 (1 euro) or airport bus (2.5 euro) from Linate Airport to the city.
(3) Bergamo Airport
Bergamo Airport is mainly served by Ryanair and Easyjet. Most European travelers take this bus. The centrale airport bus from the airport to the city center costs 5 euros and takes about 30 minutes. The time is: 4:00-23:00, with one bus every 30 minutes in the morning and evening, and 20 minutes at noon.
2. Train
Milan has a well-developed railway network with a total of 8 railway stations, headed by Stazzione Centrale, located in Milan.
Scenic area map:
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Milan Ticket Prices:
Milan cathedral :free
Church of Our Lady of Grazie: 6.5 euros ticket + 1.5 euros booking fee
Sforzesco Castle :free
La Scala Opera House :free
Milan Brera Art Gallery : 5 EUR
Scenic area opening hours:
All day
