Before we went to Milan, we heard dozens of things like that the city is boring, there is not much to see, it is not as attractive as other cities in Italy.. But now we are experienced, we know that if someone makes such comments, we will definitely love that city.. Not out of spite, of course, it is very likely that our list of places to visit and our tourist duties are made up of a shorter list compared to other cities, so we will have time to hang out like a local, so a fast bond will begin to form between us.. As a matter of fact, our predictions did not surprise us, this is exactly how the situation developed.. From the first hours we set foot in Milan, we mingled with the city and towards the end of the second day, we switched to saying “I don’t want to go back”.. Therefore, if you’ve been exposed to these preconceived phrases, “MILAN IS A MUCH PLACE”, we insist that you put them aside from the very first paragraph.
What kind of city is Milan? Yes, it may be different from typical Italian cities with some of its features and visuals, but when you go to the right areas, we think you can still get that feeling.. I don’t know if it’s a result of being considered one of the fashion capitals, really people are dressing better, some of them you have to go and congratulate, some of them you want to go and pat on the back because they are a fashion victim and dance on the fine line between looking homeless and creating wonders.. Somehow, a cute cafe, a small boutique or a beautiful building that will offend the complex architecture of Istanbul emerges from every street you take a walk, you are being said a lot.. If there is anything bad about Milan, it might be that it puts an overdose of jealousy on you.. Also, you’re in Italy after all, and you’re sure to find something to love!
Okay, back to the topic, here’s the Milan Travel Guide !
When to Go to Milan ?
There is something insidious about Milan; When it comes to Italy, we go there with the naivety of “spring us every season”, as the idea that there will be a mild climate is settled in our minds.. Then we sneeze and turn around by asking the people next to us, in a top secret manner, “Look if there’s something on my nose” 241 times a day.. DO NOT COME TO THE GAME MY TURKEY. With your permission, we would like to put an end to this generalization that Italy is always mild, because we, as people who went to Milan in the middle of February, are officially in the middle of a cold with red nose and numb hand.. Fear not, of course this is not the case in all seasons, let’s just clarify when to go to Milan below.
Summer in Milan: As you can imagine, the city Summer months, the hottest period, are also the most touristic period of Milan.. As such, the average price in the city is generally at its peak.. In addition, the sadness of walking around with people like a giant halay team in front of the Duomo, sweating like İsmail Türt, and trying to pretend to be happy in crappy restaurants because you can’t go to what you want if you don’t make a reservation come as a bonus.. Considering these reasons, we do not think that it is a great idea to go to Milan in the summer, at least for a touristic trip.. However, because the city is much more lively, life floods the streets, and the nights are extra fun, of course, summer also has a different atmosphere, it’s different.
Winter in Milan: In winter The air temperature in Milan can drop to -2 degrees. Moreover, as there is a sharp and insidious wind in places, you can be exposed to a cold that makes your mouth slide your face.. Of course, if you go prepared, it is not an unmanageable situation, moreover, since it is the quietest season in terms of tourism, the prices are a bit more affordable.. For this reason, if there is no personal animosity with the cold, it may not be such a bad idea to go in the winter.. We can say that the liveliness of the city in the milder periods has disappeared on a small scale, for you to write it in the negative section.. But after all, you are in Italy, there are places that are always active, you know, boring European city rules that are empty after 9 am do not work here.
Spring in Milan: Here we are. the sweetest periods of the city for a touristic trip; spring months! The air temperature is also at medium levels, the crowd situation is also at the same level.. The streets are lively, the nightlife is lively, the queues are not as crazy as summer (except for the Duomo, it’s always crazy), the prices in the city are more fair than in summer and you don’t have to dress in layers and walk around like a matryoshka because of the cold.. We think we’ve made our favorite season clear enough for Milan?
Transportation in Milan
*Transport from the Airport to the City
You have 3 different airport options to reach Milan. As a result, there are different options to reach the city from each of them;
Reaching Milan at Malpensa Airport: The most frequently used airport for transportation to Milan is Malpensa.. Since it’s not very close to the city, it doesn’t make much sense to do “I can’t bother with the moon, I’ll take a taxi” here, taxis offer something like 90 Euros as the most affordable price.. Is it worth it? NEVER. Instead, you can get off at the heart of the city using the Malpensa Express, which you can board directly from Malpensa Airport and takes you to the city in approximately 45-50 minutes.. The fee is 12 Euros.. Go to the press, taxi drivers, do you know how many cocktails and coffees you can drink for 90 Euros? (we don’t know, we couldn’t calculate)
Transportation from Linate Airport to Milan: Linate Airport does not seem to be among your options for now, while reaching Milan from Turkey. Even if it does, it is usually among the connecting options, which is a little pointless at a distance like Italy.. However, if you somehow get off at this airport, you can take a bus or taxi, because you’re already getting off at a point very close to the city center.. If you are going to take the bus, you can pay inside the bus.. You can reach the city in 20-25 minutes for a fee of about 5 Euros.. If you take a taxi, you can reach the center in about -5 minutes, for an average of 20 Euros.
Getting from Orio Al Serio (Bergamo) Airport to Milan:
strong>As a last option, if you are going to try to reach Milan from Bergamo Airport, we recommend that you eliminate the taxi option again, because something around 100 Euros you will have to pass out.. Unfortunately, you don’t have an option to take the train.. So at this point, the most logical option is to use the bus.. There are several different companies for this. The most widely used is Terravision. You can reach the center of Milan in about 1 hour for a fee of 5 Euros.. Buying tickets online will make your job easier, you can get them from the link given above.
*Transportation in Milan
Milan is a strangely flat-footed city. We wouldn’t be exaggerating if we said that we discovered the whole city on foot, except for the occasional tiredness and taking a taxi.. As such, you generally do not feel the need to use public transport.. If we think that walking is the best way to discover a city, we can guarantee that you will always be happy in Milan.. Towards the end, there is a situation where your feet may turn to Ayşe Arman’s feet (type it on Google, don’t look after 12 at night) after walking too much, but that’s all.
No, my good brother. If you say that I did not find my feet in the garbage, you can use it to the fullest because the tram and metro network is very developed.. As you know, metro tickets can be bought from inside the metro stations.. A single-use ticket is 1.5 Euros, a daily ticket is 4.5 Euros.
Is Milan An Expensive City?
Yes ok, you have been waiting for an answer to this question from the very beginning and you were hoping to get a different answer than you expected until this point.. We can’t lie to you, our conscience can’t help it, we don’t want to shake our karma points either, yes Milan is an expensive city. But I will not tell you not to go, Lavinya! You go again, but go prepared. Moreover, think about it, where you stay, what activities you do, how you live the city is entirely in your hands.. Don’t think of it like the coach’s lousy encouragement speech in American baseball-themed movies, because it’s really up to you.. But if you say don’t slur bro, let’s slap you in the face one more time, yes Milan is expensive. Let’s take a look at the prices based on your daily expenses;
Water: Around 1-1.5 Euros (about 2.5 bottles in restaurants)
Latte Macchiato & Americano (cup): Around 3-4 Euros
Cocktail: Around 9-15 Euros (yes, sometimes they go astray)
Beer: 2-5 Euros
Large pizza in a good/popular restaurant: 12-16 Euros
Risotto in a good/popular restaurant: Between 12-18 Euros
Meat etc in a good/popular restaurant. main meal: between 18-26 euros
-In order to lighten your budget, you can consider purchasing the Milan Pass, which also includes transportation. Price 69 Euros. However, be sure to check whether it covers the places you want to go from the link we provide, otherwise it may not make much sense.
Accommodation in Milan
Touring Milan Since it is an easy city, you can choose where you want to stay according to your taste.. In our opinion, the two sweetest regions for accommodation are Brera and Navigli.. We chose Brera as our priority because Navigli is just a click away from the city center, because it is a region where you can walk easily to any point you really want and where you would like to spend time both during the day and in the evening.. Again, we didn’t give up on our habit of renting a house, and by staying at Brera Apartments we made a point shot.. The fact that the house is more beautiful than the house we live in Istanbul got on our nerves a little bit, but this was also the main reason why we said, “I’m glad we rented this place”.. By the way, Brera Apartments have houses in several different locations.. We stayed at Marsala 9, so keep in mind if you want to choose the tried one.
*It might be a good idea to tell you about Artıway at this point.. You may have probably come across it before, but let’s not withhold what we know anyway.. Artıway is a system that allows you to cash back some of your spending on the websites you shop on the Internet.. We have been using it for many years, especially when we are dealing with hotels (from sites such as booking and hotels.com), car rental.. Regardless of the travel area, you may want to take a look at Artıway, especially if you shop frequently, as it covers many brands in many different categories such as Trendyol, Nike, Teknosa, The Body Shop, Media Markt, Gratis, Koçtaş.. If you want to become a member, you can solve this issue via this link.. (When you become a member via the link, a bonus like 10 TL is added to your account)
Places to Visit in Milan
While you are writing a Milan travel guide, it will also set you against Milan. We have made it our duty to purify you from your prejudices.. That’s why we want to do a prejudice cleaning process before telling about places to visit in Milan.. There are not many places to visit in Milan, friends, because traveling does not only mean doing touristic activities.. There are not few places to visit, there are so many cute places, cafes, restaurants to explore, and having aperitivo is such an enjoyable thing that no matter how long you stay in the city, you don’t have enough time after you start to switch to “traveling like a local”.. So don’t let yourself go, don’t get used to the comfort, as you get tired while visiting other cities, it will be the same here, according to him.. (is the prejudice gone?)
Duomo di Milano
What can’t you do in Milan without doing? Of course, without seeing the Duomo Cathedral, one of the most beautiful cathedrals in Europe, even in the world! It is not enough to take a photo from the front, it is necessary to walk around and examine every detail, and to use the sentence “my son is doing it” appropriately.. It’s not enough, but if you say yes, you can get into it and get on top of it.. However, we will not insist at this point as things have become a bit unbearable, because whenever you go, you are likely to encounter a crazy queue.. Moreover, we are talking about a separate queue for getting tickets, a separate queue for going up, and a separate queue for going up the hill.. But fear not, you wonderful OitheBlog readers can overcome this too, because you can buy your tickets in advance from this site and save yourself the hassle of waiting in line.. Prices are also available there. Thank you. Oh please…We thank you, she is your beauty.
-Address: Piazza del Duomo
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
When you come to Milan Cathedral, if you stop right in the middle of the square and take the cathedral behind you and move to your right, you will see Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, which is known as one of the oldest shopping centers in the world.. Even if you went to Milan without knowing anything about this place, you would most likely be curious and enter, as you would not be indifferent to such a beautiful building, that is a different place.. Inside you can find both famous shops, touristic restaurants and cafes.. We won’t insist that you sit there or shop, but we will ask you not to come back without taking a few photos here.. Because it has such a beautiful architecture that, as shopping mall enemies, we invite you to build every shopping center in this beauty and splendor! Do not forget to examine the ceilings and floors, sir.
-Address: Piazza del Duomo
Santa Maria delle Grazie
Thanks to Milan, we discovered that we actually knew nothing about one of Leonardo da Vinci‘s most famous works, “The Last Supper”, and we will not hesitate to admit it.. We thought it was a painting until we went to Milan and saw this work on the wall of the refectory inside the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie.. However, da Vinci made this work on one of the walls of the church.. Moreover, it was much larger than we expected.. You almost know the story of the work, it tells about the last supper that Jesus had with his apostles before he was crucified, and as you know, Da Vinci filled the work with plenty of images.. There are already 23423 theories about it, like if you take whoever you know in the work and place it wherever you want, the lion yelling at GOD IS COMING OUT.. In addition, the work is in a very “delicate” state, as the famous painter used a paint mixture he prepared himself and a technique that has not been tried before while drawing the work.. For this reason, it has been seriously worn over the years, but somehow it has survived to the present day.
There is a VERY important detail for you to see the Last Supper.. Here you need to buy tickets online a long time in advance. Since some sneaky tours in Italy know the interest in the work, they usually buy all the tickets as they are on sale, and because people cannot find tickets, they have to pay 60-70 Euros and join the tours just to see the work.. But we don’t swallow ash! If you haven’t planned your Milan trip long in advance, you should at least check the official site where you can buy tickets online every day after you buy it, and you shouldn’t lose hope of getting a place by chance.. We succeeded, may the force be with you.
-Address: Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie
Pinacoteca di Brera
There’s nothing to do in Milan, huh? So who will visit these museums? Who will see these the works of Raphael, Bellini, Titian, Caravaggio? Are you the person who says there is nothing to see in Milan, you are big? I’m older, YAŞAR MASTER. ok we’re calming down. While we are calm, we take our English audioguide and take a long tour of Pinacoteca di Brera, one of the best museums in Milan, in our most virtuous state.. While we’re there, we explore the building, mingle with the art students in its garden, maybe haunt someone and scare people by saying “Draw Me Like One Of Your French Girls”.. Wonderful museum, wonderful building, don’t miss it.
-Address: Via Brera 28
-Entry fee: 10 Euro / Audioguide: 5 Euro
-Pinacoteca di Brera The building where ‘ is located also houses the Biblioteca di Brera, namely the Brera Library.. They cause some trouble getting in and waiting for you while you take pictures, but if you can handle their nagging, it’s a pretty nice library.
La Scala
La Scala Italy, even one of the most famous opera houses in the world. Actively used since 1778. If you intend to watch an opera here, and sometimes there are other interesting events outside of the opera, let’s say in advance that the tickets are quite expensive and yet they sell out very quickly.. If that’s not your area of interest or you can’t get a ticket in advance, you can easily reach here by exiting the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele’s door opposite the Duomo Square and see the opera.
-Address: Via Filodrammatici 2
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Museo del Novecento
This is located right next to Milan Cathedral, and 20. a museum dedicated to the art of the century. The works inside mostly belong to Italian or Italian origin artists, so it can be a great opportunity to meet new local artists.. Apart from this, you can also get the chance to see Kandinsky, Picasso, Matisse, Klee and Mondrian, albeit a small number.. They have already placed the works of famous artists at the entrance of the museum, as if they were saying, “The one who comes just for these, let them go as soon as possible.”
-There is a magnificent view of the Piazza Duomo and the cathedral from the upper floors of the museum.
-Address: Via Marconi 1
-Entry 5 Euros. Open every day until 19:30.
Brera District
Each region of Milan has its own characteristics. Brera District is one of the prominent ones with its bohemian atmosphere, sweet restaurants and cafes and local designers.. So much so that after wandering around this region and getting lost in its streets, we had the thought that if we were to live in Milan, we would want to live in this region.. We insist that you choose this area as a priority for your accommodation, since it is within walking distance of the center and we guarantee that you will find dozens of things to do even if you spend a full day in this region.. By the way, you have a lot of options when it comes to shopping and eating and drinking in Brera. In fact, there are so many options that there is a high probability that you will realize that you cannot fit all the places you want to try in one trip and get angry.. (yes we got angry) We will explain the shopping part below, and for eating and drinking tips, it might be a good idea to take a look at our Milan eating and drinking notes.
Navigli District
Whether it is a sea, a lake or a river, Turks are not the only ones who like to follow an expansionist policy and fill their surroundings with cafes and restaurants when they see water.. Italians are just as enthusiastic about this as we are.. Thank god they come up with much more attractive ideas instead of opening a hookah cafe or something.. Why did we start the topic here? Because the main reason why the Navigli region has become so popular is that there are water channels in the region.. Yes ok, some parts of the canals look a bit dried out and nutty, but as a result, the beautiful architecture and the density of cafes, restaurants and people around the canals manage to make this place directly attractive.. Italians come especially for aperitivo (let’s say after-work snack and drink, we will detail in the food and beverage article) and the crowd that starts at that time, that is, between 18:00 and 20:00, continues until late at night.. Wonderful atmosphere, wonderful tradition!
-It can be seen that the area is one more click empty due to the weather conditions in the winter period.. However, if you go into the right places, you will see that the place is packed and very likely “heee, so everyone is here!” you’ll say.
Isola District
Isola District is a true after-hipster! Until a while ago, it was a quiet area where especially young people did not visit and did not attract much attention.. -Maybe this is why this is also the region where Milan street art is most developed- Today, it has turned into a region where brand new design buildings are rising, new cafes and bars are opened, artists and young people are starting to live or are eager to live.. Since it is a region that has not yet been explored by tourists, if you set foot here, you may feel quite special. After a few years, “they used to be different around here…” You can have conversations and stuff, because you’ll have caught Isola in full development.
–Isola and Garibaldi The tunnel that connects stations is full of street art inside the tunnel.. If you are interested like us, you can take a look.. Since Isola is the street art center of Milan, it is possible to encounter many different works here.. The works of Zibe, one of Milan’s most famous artists, especially in street art, are scattered all over the region.. If you want to pin point, you can directly head to the work on the wall of Frida Bar.
-If you are interested in modern architecture, the Bosco Verticale buildings that look like they came out of futuristic movies can be viewed from the outside. you can browse. It looks really beautiful and interesting because there is a small “woodland” outside each apartment in the building.
In Short..
Castello Sforzesco: 15. century old castle. There are also several different museums in it.. You can visit both the castle and the museums.. At the same time, let us remind you that one of the important works of Michelangelo is located inside.
Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio: It is a very beautiful basilica from an architectural point of view.. If you happen to pass by here, and you will fall if you go to see the Last Supper, you can stop by here.
Parco Sempione: City park. We don’t know if it’s because we yearn for not having proper parks in Istanbul, we are very jealous of beautiful city parks.. Well, this is one of them.. While you’re there, don’t forget to see the Arco della Pace, known as the “gate of Milan”.
Piazza Mercanti: This is the heart of the city during the medieval period. a square. It is also known for the fact that its buildings and general structure have been preserved very close to their former state today.. We say grab your beer and coffee, sit on the steps of Palazzo Della Ragione and enjoy the square!
Colonne di San Lorenzo: near San Lorenzo Basilica The name given to the historical columns from the Roman period in front of. However, the reason why we are writing this place is that the square, located at the point where the columns are located, turns into a festive and cheerful square, where young people crowd and drink, especially in the summer period, rather than making a historical trip.. Let’s add that it has a somewhat strange audience because it is a little more empty in winter.
Galleria d’Arte Moderna: 18-20 from Italian and European art. Another important museum where the works of the 19th century are mainly exhibited.. You can also see the works of famous artists such as Gauguin, Cezanne, Hayez, Manet, Van Gogh inside.
Shopping in Milan
In Milan shopping hard craft. Because the choice is many, the stores are scattered in different parts of the city and the prices are often high as it is a true fashion capital.. We think there’s no point in sitting here just telling you where there is Louis Vuitton and where there is Chanel.. (which is everywhere anyway, you will see it even if you don’t want it) Frankly, since it is our first time to the city, we can not say that we have a shopping-oriented tour.. However, let’s not go without suggesting a few places we came across and liked.. After all, we are writing a Milan Travel Guide, it is not possible to miss shopping in such a city.
10 Corso Como: A place where you can both go to eat and drink and find products of many designers together.. It’s usually flooded with celebrities, bloggers, and all kinds of fashion-related people anyway.. Before you ask, yes, it’s pretty expensive.. So you can sneak up on 10 Corso Como Outlets that sell older season products.. Located in Via Enrico Tazzoli 3. (sneaky in the houseeee)
Vintage Delirium by Franco Jacassi: It’s definitely one of the most famous in the city if you want both vintage and design. But if you want to buy a lot, of course, you may have to pour all your money here, that’s different.
Serendeepity: If you are interested in records, it is a shop that will make you very happy.. Second-hand records are also available.
la Rinascente: This is a department store where you can find many different brands.. But don’t think it’s fake, there are many brands from Urban Outfitters and their family, and there are original pieces.
Kusmi Tea Shop: Kusmi Tea, which we like very much and often buy at our home. A shop where you can find many varieties of. If you like tea, we are sure you will like it.
