Holidays in the City of Milan

Milan was founded by Celtic tribes around 600 B.C. When the Romans conquered the city, it was renamed “Mediolanum” – the land in the middle. Thanks to Milan’s strategic location, in the middle of the fertile PoRiver valley, it quickly became an important centre for trade in the Roman Empire. Later it also became its western capital. In 313, Constantine the Great issued the Edict of Milan, declaring Christianity equal to other religions in the Empire. Today Milan is the second largest city in Italy. Almost everything revolves around the fashion industry. Most famous designers and fashion houses seem to be located in the city. The area around Via Montenapoleone and Via Della Spiga is the heart of the fashion industry, and home to many flagship stores. Centro Storico is where many of the city’s famous sights are located, including the Duomo and the La Scala Opera. Navagli, by the canals, is another exciting neighbourhood famous for its nightlife and the artsy Brera enclave.

What to do and see while on holiday in Milan

The best way to understand how Milan is laid out is to take a ride on one of the trains. Route 1 runs from the main train station, via Piazza Cairoli to Castello Sforzesco and is probably the best choice. But many other routes also offer good views of the city.

Il Duomo in Milan
The Cathedral is the symbol of Milan. Building began in 1386 and was not completed until 500 years later. It is a late Gothic masterpiece, made more interesting by the fact that this style is not seen elsewhere in Italy.

Cenacolo Vinciano in Milan
This is the home of one of the world’s most famous artworks, Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper. It’s rarely possible to simply walk in and take a look. A good way to avoid the long queues is to book a time in advance.

Pinacoteca Di Brera in Milan
Milan doesn’t have as many art treasures as Venice and Florence, but it’s not far behind. The city’s foremost art museum exhibits works by Mantegna, Giovanni Bellini, Bramante and Caravaggio, amongst others.

San Siro in Milan
The city’s two top Series A football teams, Internazionale and AC Milan, draw dedicated crowds to their shared home ground. San Siro also hosts fan events, and it is home to Italy’s only football museum.

Airports in Milan
Milan has three main airports: Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo (Orio al Serio). Malpensa is approx. 50 kilometres (31 miles) from downtown Milan, which can be reached by bus, train and taxi.

Transport service from the airport
The Malpensa Express train departs from Malpensa airport’s terminal 1. From Linate it is approx. 20 kilometres to the centre. A third airport is the smaller Orio al Serio Airport, 31 miles north east of Milan, just outside of Bergamo.

Public transport in Milan
Milan’s local transport is called ATM and includes underground, buses, and trains. Single fare tickets and day passes can be purchased from ATM ticket offices, news-stands and ticket machines. Sundays offer the best value for many – a family of four can travel on a single person fare.

Taxi in Milan
Taxis are usually white, and can be hailed in the street or at taxi stands. These are often located outside train and underground stations.

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