The best time to visit Milan
Follow the lead of Milan’s trendsetters and visit during spring or fall for Milan Design Week and Milan Fashion Week.
Find out how to make the most of your trip with helpful tips on where to stay, things to do and how to get around
Long a stopover for visitors on their way to the Lakes or Piedmont, Milan has started to attract more attention, particularly since it hosted the World Expo in 2015. The city has its fair share of architectural wonders both old and new; beautiful buildings, enchanting churches and, perhaps most importantly, a sense of style, home as it is to some of the world’s best design firms and fashion houses.
Adding to its appeal is the relative ease with which you can visit most attractions, restaurants and other points of interest in this relatively compact city, a product of Milan’s flat terrain and extensive tram, metro and bus lines.
Follow the lead of Milan’s trendsetters and visit during spring or fall for Milan Design Week and Milan Fashion Week.
Whether in Brera for the artistic vibe, Duomo for sightseeing or Porta Nuova for design-conscious architecture, Milan has it all.
We’ve gathered some tips to help first-time Milan visitors find the often-surprising wonders of this gritty city.
Milan has an easy-to-use, integrated public transportation system; alternatively, the city is incredibly walkable.
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