Milan City Guide

Milan

The Duomo's spires and rooftops, the Galleria, Castello Sforzesco, the Navigli, risotto and cotoletta tables and places to stay, in photos.

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Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)

The Navigli canal lined with buildings

Bosco Verticale, the planted residential towers of Porta Nuova

Bosco Verticale seen from below

Castello Sforzesco with the fountain in Piazza Castello

The Filarete clock tower of Castello Sforzesco

The Arco della Pace at the edge of Parco Sempione

Architectural detail of the Duomo against a blue sky

San Siro stadium with its red roof girders

Glass towers around Piazza Gae Aulenti

A weathered bronze angel sculpture in a Milan cemetery

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The glass-vaulted arcade of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The CityLife towers behind orange flowers

The ornate Gothic spires of the Duomo against a clear sky

The Duomo di Milano illuminated at night

A modern tower framed by an archway of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Aerial view of the Duomo and Piazza del Duomo

Milan's skyline of modern towers and historic buildings

Aerial view of Milan's rooftops in summer

Milan's skyline of modern towers and traditional rooftops at dusk

Palm trees in Piazza del Duomo, with the cathedral behind

The façade of Teatro alla Scala with Italian and EU flags

The gold-clad building at Fondazione Prada

Statues and spires on the rooftop of the Duomo

A living room inside Villa Necchi Campiglio

The Renaissance exterior of Santa Maria delle Grazie

Santa Maria delle Grazie at night under a moonlit sky

Santa Maria delle Grazie seen through a narrow alley

The grand hall of Milano Centrale station

The monumental façade of Milano Centrale on a sunny day

Aerial view of Milano Centrale railway station

Castello Sforzesco in autumn light

A tower of Castello Sforzesco at sunset

Aerial view of the Bosco Verticale towers in Porta Nuova

Panoramic view of Milan at sunset from the Duomo terraces

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II seen from the Duomo rooftop

Residential towers with balconies in the CityLife district

A circular walkway near the UniCredit Tower at night

Monuments in a Milan cemetery under white clouds

The Cimitero Monumentale di Milano

Risotto alla milanese with truffle, plated in Milan

Aperitivo for two in Milan

Breakfast plates on a table overlooking the Duomo

A pizza on a terrace facing the Duomo

Saffron and chocolate gelato topped with a cone, on a Milan street

A gelato cup with whipped cream and cocoa from a Milan gelateria

Croissants on display in a Milan café

Ossobuco at Al Garghet

Cassoeula at Al Garghet

Cotoletta at Al Garghet

Garden tables at Al Garghet

A dish at Andrea Aprea

A dish at Andrea Aprea

A dish at Andrea Aprea

The main dining room at Andrea Aprea

The bar and stairs inside Antica Trattoria della Pesa

The dining room at Antica Trattoria della Pesa

Wood panelling and an old barrel at Antica Trattoria della Pesa

Hand-painted plates on the walls of Antica Trattoria della Pesa

A dish at Berton

A dish at Berton

A dish at Berton

The restaurant at Berton

Saffron risotto at Cantina della Vetra

Beef tartare at Cantina della Vetra

Cured meats and cheese board at Cantina della Vetra

Outdoor tables at Cantina della Vetra

Inside Cracco in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Spaghetti alla cafoncello at Dongiò

Bufala and caponata antipasto at Dongiò

Parmigiana at Dongiò

Uncooked maccheroni, a menu classic at Dongiò

The dining room at Dongiò

Cotoletta at El Brellin

A forkful of cotoletta at El Brellin

Lamb chops at El Brellin

Grilled aubergines at Erba Brusca

Fresh pasta being made at Erba Brusca

A pan of vegetables at Erba Brusca

The dining room at Erba Brusca

The veranda at Erba Brusca

Pigeon dish at Il Luogo Aimo e Nadia

Omaggio a Milano at Il Luogo Aimo e Nadia

The Theatrum space at Il Luogo Aimo e Nadia

A dish at Joia

A dish at Joia

A dish at Joia

A dish at Joia

A dish at Joia

The veranda dining room at La Brisa

A table in the garden at La Brisa

The veranda dining room at La Brisa, looking towards the garden

Saffron risotto at Osteria Brunello

Lasagne topped with fresh cheese and basil at Osteria Brunello

A dessert at Osteria Brunello

The bar at Osteria Conchetta

The dining room at Osteria Conchetta

The dining room at Osteria Conchetta

A raw-fish dish at Osteria di Brera

Preparing salmon at Osteria di Brera

Saffron risotto at Osteria di Brera

The dining room at Osteria di Brera

Wine and delicatessen products at Peck

A festive display of Peck products

The dining room at Pizzium in Via Arco

A margherita at Pizzium

Risotto alla milanese at Ratanà

A grilled bone-in chop with roast potatoes at Ratanà

A dish at Ratanà

The terrace (dehor) at Ratanà

The counter at Ristorante Rovello

A dining corner at Ristorante Rovello

Place settings along the counter at Ristorante Rovello

The open kitchen and counter at Ristorante Rovello

A dish at Savini Milano

A dish at Savini Milano

The dining room at Savini Milano

The entrance hall of Trattoria Arlati

A dining room at Trattoria Arlati

Costoletta milanese at Trattoria Masuelli San Marco

Risotto at Trattoria Masuelli San Marco

A dish at Trattoria Masuelli San Marco

The dining room at Trippa

The bar at Trippa

The dining room at Trippa

Plating a dish at Verso

The open kitchen and counter at Verso

A yellow tram on a long, shop-lined Milan street

A Milan canal between buildings under a blue sky

The Navigli canal district in the evening

A vintage yellow tram on cobbled tracks in Milan

A vintage yellow tram running between Milan buildings

A yellow tram on a Milan street, with the Castello Sforzesco tower in the distance

Evening on the Naviglio Grande canal

A yellow building with balconies above Bar Brera

An empty Milan street at night

A tram on a Milan street lined with classic buildings

Vintage bicycles lined up along the Naviglio Grande

Rowing on the Navigli canal past colourful reflections

Sunset over the Naviglio Grande

Outdoor cafés along a canal in the Navigli district

A Milan market stall piled with fresh fruit and vegetables

A Milan street scene with a newspaper kiosk

A Milan restaurant entrance with a neon sign and potted plants

Ornate buildings along a quiet Milan street

An outdoor dining garden with chandeliers in Milan

Sunlight streaming into an empty Milan café

Traffic and a tram on a busy Milan street

Sunset over the Darsena dei Navigli

A tram on a sunny street at Porta Ticinese

A street of historic buildings in Milan

The bottle-lined counter of Bar Luce in Milan

A rooftop restaurant overlooking Milan

Colourful buildings reflected in the Naviglio Grande

A guest room at 21 House of Stories Città Studi

The courtyard at 21 House of Stories Città Studi

A guest room at 21 House of Stories Navigli

The I Mirador rooftop terrace, with its bar and pool, at 21 House of Stories Navigli

A suite at Hotel Milano Castello

The lobby at Hotel Milano Castello

The garden at Hotel Milano Castello

The living area of an Executive Suite at Hotel VIU Milan

The lobby at Hotel VIU Milan

A guest room with a green upholstered headboard at Matilde Boutique Hotel

The façade of Matilde Boutique Hotel lit up at night

The façade of Palazzo Touring Club Milan

A Suite at Palazzo Touring Club Milan

A Deluxe room at Room Mate Giulia

A Junior Suite at Room Mate Giulia

The private terrace of the Terrace with Attic room at Room Mate Giulia

A duplex suite with a walnut staircase at Speronari Suites

Suite detail at Speronari Suites

A marble bathroom at Speronari Suites

Where to eat, stay and walk, with practical tips for your visit.

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