Things To Do
Church: Duomo di Milano
This is the most prominent example of gothic architecture in Italy. We suggest you buy tickets to go up to church's roof for a beautiful view of Milan. After the roof, you will be able to directly enter the church where you can see its spectacular stained glass windows.
Museum: Leonardo's Last Supper
Be sure to book well in advance as tickets sell out quickly and space is limited. Ticket sales open in 2-month tranches—for May, ticket sales open on March 30. Be sure to use the official website (link herein); cenacolo vinciano is the name in Italian. While waiting to see il cenacolo, we strongly recommend visiting the Basilica di Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Museum: Michelangelo’s last Pietà
Be sure to see one of the 3 pietà sculpted by Michelangelo, his last and unfinished work, at the museo della Pietà Rondanini. It is located in Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle).
Museum: Museo del Novecento
A museum of Italian contemporary art located in the Arengario, the building to the right of Duomo.
Museum: Pinacoteca di Brera
One of the oldest museums of Milan, located in Palazzo di Brera.
Theater: Teatro alla Scala
The original and famed opera theater of Milan, located in city center, just outside galleria Vittorio Emanuele
Theater: Teatro agli Arcimboldi
The second opera theater of Milan. The opera theater is located in the north of the city, not far from the church where we will be married.
Theater: Conservatorio di Musica Giuseppe Verdi
Milan conservatory that often features concerts.
Theater: Piccolo Teatro Strehler
Plays (and movies) are in Italian without subtitles but if you are fluent or want to try, you can’t go wrong with il piccolo teatro.
Church: Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
An almost two millennia basilica in Romanesque-style and place of burial of Milan Patron Saint, Saint Ambrose (Sant’Ambrogio)
Running: Parco Nord
A park north of Milan where we go running when in town.
Running: Naviglio Martesana
Another recommendation for a run; the naviglio runs from via Melchiorre Gioia for about 20 miles. Also great to end with a drink at Tranvai, at the beginning of the naviglio near via Melchiorre Gioia.
Climbing: Manga Climbing Gym
A climbing gym, north of Milan. The gym has both ropes and bouldering.
Climbing: Via Ferrata, Grigna
For the climbing inclined, try the via ferrata (protected/aided climbing route) on the Grigna, one of the mountains you see north of Milan. It may take some organizing but we would highly recommend it. The website is for one of the vie ferrate. Let us know and we can help.
Children: Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci
A museum dedicated to the sciences and technologies
Children: Giardini Pubblici, Museo di Storia Naturale, & Planetario Hoepli
In the one of the main public parks of Milan, Giardini Pubblici (now dedicated to the journalist Indro Montanelli) you can find the museum of natural history and the planetarium. The park has autoscontro (bumper cars) and other carousels for children.
Children: Parco Sempione
The park has several amusements for children, like bumper cars, carousels, etc. You can also hike up Torre Branca for an unusual view of the city. The park is located on the back of Castello Sforzesco and it is also the location of the aquarium and museo della Triennale.
Shopping: Corso Buenos Aires
The main shopping avenue in Milan.
Shopping: Giulia Tamburini Atelier
Where we bought our rings and we are obviously partial. The studio doesn’t open directly on the street; you would have to buzz the studio. The studio and store are located in the internal garden of the building at via Piave.