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Milan is more than a shopping stopover, so give it two full days<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Plenty of travellers treat Milan as a transit hub and leave after the Duomo. That sells the city short. Beyond the fashion and the finance sits a Gothic cathedral you can walk on top of, a da Vinci masterpiece, canal-side aperitivo, and some of the best day trips in northern Italy. Here’s how to spend your time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Quick facts<\/strong><\/th>Details<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
How long to stay<\/td>2 full days for the city; 3\u20134 with day trips<\/td><\/tr>
Getting there from the airport<\/td>Malpensa Express train, ~50 min, 15 EUR (~S$22)<\/td><\/tr>
Getting around<\/td>Walk the centre; metro + tram day pass 7.60 EUR (~S$11)<\/td><\/tr>
Best time to visit<\/td>April\u2013May or September\u2013October (mild, fewer crowds)<\/td><\/tr>
Don’t-miss<\/td>Duomo rooftop, the Last Supper, Navigli at sunset<\/td><\/tr>
Paying<\/td>Tap the YouTrip card everywhere; carry a little euro cash<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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The Milan Shortlist at a Glance<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Short on time? These are the sights worth booking before you land, and roughly what each costs and takes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Sight<\/strong><\/th>Best for<\/strong><\/th>Cost<\/strong><\/th>Time needed<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Duomo + rooftop<\/td>The city’s defining view<\/td>22 EUR (~S$32) combo<\/td>1.5\u20132 hours<\/td><\/tr>
The Last Supper<\/td>Once-in-a-lifetime art<\/td>15 EUR (~S$22)<\/td>30 min (book months ahead)<\/td><\/tr>
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II<\/td>Architecture + people-watching<\/td>Free<\/td>30\u201345 min<\/td><\/tr>
Castello Sforzesco<\/td>History + free grounds<\/td>Free grounds \/ 5 EUR (~S$7) museums<\/td>1\u20132 hours<\/td><\/tr>
Pinacoteca di Brera<\/td>Old Masters<\/td>20 EUR (~S$29)<\/td>2 hours<\/td><\/tr>
Navigli district<\/td>Aperitivo + nightlife<\/td>Cost of a drink<\/td>An evening<\/td><\/tr>
Lake Como day trip<\/td>Escaping the city<\/td>~10 EUR (~S$15) train each way<\/td>Full day<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Table of Contents<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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  1. The Milan Icons You Can’t Skip<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Neighbourhoods Worth Wandering<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Art, History and Quieter Corners<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What to Eat in Milan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Milan After Dark<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Where to Shop in Milan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Best Day Trips From Milan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. Cheap and Free Things to Do<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Getting Around Milan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. When to Visit Milan<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Paying in Milan: Cash, Cards and YouTrip<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. FAQs<\/strong><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    The Milan Icons You Can’t Skip<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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    Start with the big-hitters. They sit within walking distance of each other in the historic centre, so a well-planned first day covers most of them on foot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Got just one day? Hit the Duomo and its rooftop first thing, then the Galleria, Castello Sforzesco and Parco Sempione through the afternoon, and finish with aperitivo on the Navigli. Book the Last Supper well ahead or save it for a longer trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Duomo di Milano<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    The Duomo is Italy’s largest cathedral and Milan’s one unmissable sight, and the real payoff is the rooftop. You climb among 135 marble spires and more than 3,400 statues, with the city and, on a clear day, the Alps spread out below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Buy the combo ticket that includes the cathedral, museum, and rooftop terraces. It costs 22 EUR (~S$32) by stairs or 26 EUR (~S$38) with the lift. If the stairs aren’t for you, the lift is worth it for a second reason: you land on a first stretch of roof most stair-climbers never reach, so it’s calmer for photos before the crowd catches up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Go early or late to dodge the midday queue, and book your slot online rather than turning up. Even a half-day layover should make room for it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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