Flights to Milan

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Things to do and places of interest in Milan

Milan is a gorgeous city with many hidden treasures. It’s chic neighborhoods offer kitschy vintage shops, creative street art, and some of the finest culinary creations in the world. Here are a few suggestions on what to see and do when you travel to Milan.

• Head to the Duomo, Italy’s largest and most unique Gothic complex, in the middle of the city. Enjoy spectacular views from the roof of the cathedral.
• Check out Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous work “The Last Supper” at Milan’s Santa Maria delle Grazie church.
• Admire a large collection of artwork of several famous artists at the Biblioteca and Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.
• Wander around Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a glorious example of 19th-century belle époque architecture that now functions as a shopping mall with several high end stores.
• Watch a live show or take a backstage tour of the famous opera house at Teatro alla Scala.
• Tour the Castello Sforzesco that features several museums and galleries including, Pinacoteca (Picture Gallery), Raccolta di Mobili (Furniture Collection), Museo delle Arti Decorative (Museum Decorative Arts), Museo Egizio (Egyptian Museum), and many more.
• Spend time in a quaint neighbourhood such as Brera or Navigli. Stop by at a local café or shop for souvenirs and local goods at the specialty shops in the area.
• Watch a live soccer game at the Stadio Giuseppe Meazza, commonly known as the San Siro stadium.

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Indulge in Milan’s culinary offerings

Sample hearty meats and flavorful cheeses at the Eataly Milano Smeraldo. Enjoy a traditional Italian dining experience at Da Rita e Antonio. Checkout some creative pizzas at Dry Milano. Taste delicious seafood at the charming old-world trattoria, Da Giacomo. Head to Carlo e Camilla in Segheria, for a stylish ambience and seasonal tasting menus.

Bike around the city

Biking is a fun and unique way of exploring Milan and bike culture is also a growing trend amongst locals. Milan’s official bike share program, BikeMi offers access to over 3,650 traditional bikes and over 1,000 e-bikes, 365 days a year, from 7.00 a.m. – 1.00 a.m. at approximately 300 bike stations in the city. For traditional bikes, maximum consecutive free use is 30 minutes at a time, followed by a charge of €0.50 EUR for every additional half hour. E-Bikes can be picked up at €0.25 EUR for the first 30 minutes, followed by €0.50 EUR for the next 30 minutes, and a differential pricing for every half hour thereafter.