Milan is home to world-class artifacts and structures that must be seen. We have gathered the most famous touristic and historical places of Milan in this article for your milan excursions 2023.
1- Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio
The first stop on your milan excursions 2023 is Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio. This monastery building, which you can easily reach by public transport such as metro and bus, is one of Milan’s oldest churches. This structure, which was built in the 4th century and is closer to Roman architecture, has a quiet atmosphere.
2- Bosco Verticale
The second stop on your milan excursions 2023 is Bosco Verticale. Bosco Verticale, the embodiment of the idea of ecological architecture, was made by Italian architect and urban planner Stefano Boeri. It reflects the idea that urban life can exist without breaking away from nature. This building, which received the International High Building Award, is unique, we think it must be seen.
3- Cimitero Monumentale di Milano
The third stop on your milan excursions 2023 is Cimitero Monumentale di Milano, an alternative tourist destination in Milan, has a memorial cemetery, each of which is individually designed.
4- Duomo Cathedral
The fourth stop on your milan excursions 2021 is Duomo Cathedral, also known as Milan Cathedral, is the 4th largest cathedral in Europe. The construction of this cathedral, which is a true Gothic architectural masterpiece in every sense, took 500 years. Because of this historical feature, they believe that the bronze door inside brings luck to the people who touch it. You can watch the view of Milan from the roof of the cathedral, and you can see many things in the cathedral, from Renaissance artifacts and mummies.
5- Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II
The fifth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is Galleria Vittoria Emanuele II is one of the oldest shopping centers in the world, built between 1865-1877. Named after the first king of the Kingdom of Italy, this glass ceiling building is one of the most modern and beautiful representations of Italian architecture of the period. The shops are famous for their mosaics symbolizing science, art and agriculture, and crests symbolizing Italy’s three capitals. Among these crests, Turin is particularly popular. Because it is believed that if you turn on the reproductive organs with your heel 3 times, it will bring you luck.
6- La Rinascente
The sixth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is in La Rinascente, you can find Italy’s most famous shops offering various options such as fashion, accessories, beauty and gourmet restaurants, as well as not only Italian products but also brands known all over the world. La Rinascente is a very nice option if you are fond of shopping. Maio restaurant on the top floor is ideal for a drink in the evening against the view of the Duomo.
7- Museo del Novecento
The seventh stop on your milan excursions 2021 is the Museo del Novecento, which original name was Palazzo dell’Arengario before it was converted into a museum, is home to the most important works of 20th century modern art from Picasso and Modigliani, and is also a design exhibition.
8- Museo Poldi Pezzoli
The eighth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is this museum founded by Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, you can find the chance to closely examine the porcelain, clocks and armor works of names such as Pollaiolo and Botticelli.
9- Palazzo Reale
The ninth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is Palazzo Reale, which used to be a royal palace in the past, is now very suitable as an exhibition and culture hall with its huge halls, royal family furniture and high ceiling. In addition, it exhibits world-famous works of art periodically in cooperation with museums and cultural institutions.
10- Piazza Mercanti
The tenth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is the buildings and streets of Piazza Mercanti, which was the administrative center and commercial center of the city during the Middle Ages, are very interesting. While walking in this center, which is very close to Duomo, you can be as if you went to the impressive times of the Middle Ages.
11- Pinacoteca di Brera
The eleventh stop on your milan excursions 2023 is built in the 14th century, this art gallery served as a cultural institute in the 1700s. Here you can see important artifacts from the Renaissance period.
12- Orto Botanico di Brera
The twefth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is the botanical garden of the University of Milan, spread over a large area in the Brera district, was established by the church for drug research by students of rote. It was opened to the public in the 2000s.
13- Santa Maria delle Grazie
The thirteenth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is the importance and value of this small church is that it hosts Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous work called The Last Supper.
14- Sforzesco Castle
The fourteenth stop on your milan excursions is you can see Michelangelo, da Vinci, Visconti and other works of art such as ancient arts, painting gallery in this 15th century castle, which includes 7 different museums.
15- Sempione Park
The fifteenth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is if you want to take a peaceful walk, jog in the fresh air or enjoy the greenery while resting, you can visit the aquarium, sports stadium, museum and even the medieval castle in this 120-year-old park.
16- Teatro alla Scala
The sixteenth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is Teatro alla Scala, the world’s most famous opera house and theater museum. You can see paintings, sculptures, costumes and stage designs related to both the theater and the opera house in the Theater Museum, which you will see when you enter the building.
17- Triennale di Milano
The seventeenth stop on your milan excursions 2023 is Triennale di Milano, which is considered one of the most important modern art centers of Milan, where temporary exhibitions are held in the fields of art, architecture and design, is named “Triennale”, meaning “once in three years”, is the ornament held every 3 years in Milan, to be one of the venues that host industrial and modern architectural arts.
18- Via Dante
The eighteenth stop on your milan excursions is the 19th century Piazza Mercanti in the center of Milan is closed to traffic. You can walk the road to Sforzesco Castle and visit cafes and shops.
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