Leonardo’s Vineyard is the only vineyard in the center of Milan. It was gifted to Leonardo Da Vinci himself by the Duke of Milan, back when it was just a simple courtyard. While Leonardo Da Vinci was painting the Last… Continue Reading
Looking for quick and easy day trips to do from Milan? You don’t have to travel far to see and experience some of the most beautiful places in Italy. Retired physician and travel expert from Tel Aviv, Eric Bergman shares… Continue Reading
Overview Experience the beauty of Lake Como and the stunning views from atop the Swiss and Italian Alps on this full-day tour from Milan. Stop in the historic lakeshore village of Varenna—one of the lake’s most charming—and enjoy lunch in… Continue Reading
MILAN Feb 2021– Museums in Milan are gradually reopening: here you will find the timetables of those who have already published information on reopenings. This page will be updated as frequently as possible. For details visit the official websites of the… Continue Reading
Parties, parades and celebrations are held on the last day of the Carnival period. Carnival in Milan Il Carnevale di Milano is celebrated on the day before the beginning of Lent. Carnival in Milan follows the Ambrosian rite and is celebrated… Continue Reading
There is no doubt that Milan is one of Europe’s most expensive cities to live in and to visit, but what a lot of people don’t know is that there are a lot of free ways to enjoy Milan. Milan… Continue Reading
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is at the heart of Milan and is a must see for all tourists visiting the capital of fashion. Not only is it one of the oldest glass covered galleries in Europe, but it is… Continue Reading
Have you ever arrived an airport to see all the drivers with name placards hoping someone had surprised you and ordered a car for you? It seems like an extravagance, but I will let you in on a secret: you… Continue Reading
How to get to Milan by Airport, by Train, by Car, by Taxi There are 3 airports servicing Milan; Malpensa, Linate and Orio al Serio in Bergamo. They are all easy to get to and from Milan city center by… Continue Reading
We are happy to announce MilanoStyle.com Events Calendar! See selected events, shows, concerts, football games and more about events in Milan, and northern Italy. We have also included other areas in case you want to go for an excursion! Contact… Continue Reading
Originally from New York, I am now living La Dolce Vita in Italy! I offer readers insider views and travel tips on what to do and where to go with a touch of style, making your Italy travel experience perfect! Milanostyle, No spam- Just Glam! Stay up-to-date on Celia’s new… Continue Reading
Milan is known for its stylish boutiques in the Golden Quadrilateral, lean models walking the runways and art students sipping Spritz at the cafes of Brera. What many don’t realize is that the Lombardy region of Milan has some of… Continue Reading
Milan is well serviced by a metro (subway), buses, and trams. There are also many taxis which are easy to find. Tickets are €1.50 for an inner-city transportation. As in any big city, always use public transportation with caution regarding safety.… Continue Reading
Italy is well known for its classic elegance and hides botanical beauties found in its luxury villas and gardens. Throughout the country there are spectacular places to enjoy the natural beauty and amazing surroundings and landscapes. Here we offer just… Continue Reading
Updated for 2018 – contact us to add information about an event Milan is a great place to visit before the Christmas holidays. The streets are festively decorated and the shop windows are more enticing than ever. Markets with handcrafted… Continue Reading
Tour Milan with Fabio Tranchida, professional guide specialized in architecture and music. The tour What Milan is Made Of focuses on the materials, textures, and architecture of Milan. Guido Tour Sharing is a tour company that allows visitors to save… Continue Reading
CENTRAL LAKE COMO FOOD, VILLAS & BOAT TOUR Boat, Food & Villas Tour of Lake Como, Italy A full day guided tour discovering the pearls of Lake Como: walking tours of Bellagio and Varenna, a visit to Villa Balbianello and Villa Melzi, a relaxing private cruise, the sampling of olive oil… Continue Reading
Photo of Piazza Duomo, Milano Ciao! I’m Celia. Originally from NY, I’m now living la dolce vita Lake Como Style and on a mission to live it to the fullest! I hope to inspire you to explore Milan & Lake… Continue Reading
You can walk on the rooftops, 250 meters above Piazza Duomo of Milan. The Highline Milano, opened in 2015, offers a panoramic view of the city. You can see everything from the rooftop of the Duomo, to the modern skyline of… Continue Reading
Get to Know Milan in 30 seconds Milan is a large city but the architectural jewels are in the center of town and if you are short on time, you can see Milan in a day. Milan is a very ‘walkable’… Continue Reading
14 February is Valentine’s day Romantic restaurants, enchanting city scenery, and charming hotels will make Milan your perfect Valentine getaway. Milan has a particular romance to it. It’s not seen or depicted as a romantic city in films or art,… Continue Reading
Travel Guide to Milan – what you must see on your visit to Milan. Shopping, Duomo cathedral, Sforza Castle, Last Supper by Da Vinci, Royal Palace, Central Station, and more… If you are visiting Milan, you probably already have a… Continue Reading
Driving in Italy may seem daunting to many, but I can assure you it’s not that bad! People do drive fast, but they also respect the rules, except when it comes to parking. With no doubt, Italians are “creative parkers”.… Continue Reading
If you’ve only got one day to visit Milan, here is a guide on how to best spend your time visiting Milan in one day. You can follow this D.I.Y. itinerary, or book a 3 hour tour with a guide. Free Download… Continue Reading
Ski Season – If you are a winter sports enthusiast, Milan is a very strategic location for weekend getaways for skiing and snowboarding in Italy. Milan is located at the base of the Alps. You can even see the majestic… Continue Reading
After shopping and sightseeing in Milan, why not treat yourself to ultimate relaxation at the QC Termemilano luxury spa? Let your stress, tension and discomfort melt away and make use of up to 30 wellness experiences including the use of thermal baths, whirlpools, saunas, steam rooms and salt rooms. Complete your spa session by upgrading to include a 25-minute massage. Alternatively, opt to visit the spa in the evening and enjoy an ‘aperitivo’ of a drink with a light buffet, too! Continue Reading
Take a reliable taxi transfer between Milan Malpensa Airport and Orta San Giulio on Lake Orta. A private English-speaking driver in a comfortable vehicle will drive to your destination. Transportation can take up to 8 people and luggage. Continue Reading
Explore Milan at ease with the Milano Card and sightsee at leisure, enjoying discounted or free entry to the city’s world-class museums and monuments. Milan is a mecca for fashion lovers, so make the most of special offers when shopping in its stylish shops or eating in its equally glamorous restaurants. With included public transport and further savings on taxis, football matches, tours, theater shows, airport shuttles, bike rentals and more, your Milan sightseeing pass offers everything you need for hassle-free city sightseeing. Continue Reading
Discover some of Milan’s greatest artistic treasures on this 2-hour walking tour. Enjoy skip-the-line entrance to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper,’ one of the world’s most famous art pieces, and admire the must-see interior of the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore. With an expert guide, discover Milan’s off-the-beaten-path sights, including Church of Santa Maria presso San Satiro and the controversial ‘L.O.V.E’ sculpture of a finger while listening to informative commentary. Three start times are available when booking. Continue Reading
Discover Milan and see da Vinci’s masterpiece, ‘The Last Supper,’ on this 3.5-hour tour. Visit the UNESCO World Heritage site of Santa Maria delle Grazie to admire ‘The Last Supper’ in situ. Demand is high and the queues get long to see this masterpiece; choose this best-selling tour for advance booking and entrance tickets. Explore La Scala opera house with your guide. Marvel at the scale and beauty of Milan Cathedral and learn of its long history. Explore the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade, a highlight of Italy’s fashion capital. Continue Reading
You have seen the sites, indulged in lovely Italian food, and shopped to your hearts content. Regrettably it is time to leave the cosmopolitan city of Milan, why make the day harder than it has to be. Prebook your Milan Airport Private Departure Transfer to ensure a smooth departure from your hotel for your flight home. Continue Reading
Get up close to one of the world’s most famous paintings on this 3-hour walking tour of Milan including a visit to Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper.’ With a local guide at your side, see the ‘Atlantic Codex,’ a 12-volume bound set of scientific drawings and writings compiled by da Vinci between 1478 and 1519, and enjoy a guided tour of the UNESCO-listed Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Then, skip the lines and enjoy an intimate viewing of ‘The Last Supper,’ undoubtedly one of da Vinci’s greatest masterpieces. Continue Reading
Discover the world of fashion in the capital of glamor and style, Milan. If you love fashion and shopping, this tour is for you! You will visit some of the top designer shops in Milan, accompanied by an expert who can offer you valuable shopping and style tips. Continue Reading
4 days and 3 nights leaving from Milan. Small groups tour discovering the most amazing Italian mountains: the Dolomites.
You’ll have the chance to discover the beautiful town of Verona before commencing your trip to the mountain. Visit of Canazei, Fiemme and Fassa Valleys, Cortina, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Alpine lakes, mountain passes, Merano, Bolzano and Trento. Hotels located in the heart of the cities. Breakfast included. Continue Reading
Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights Italian lakes departing from Milan. You’ll have the chance to discover the most important lakes of the northern Italy: the small Lake Orta, the refined Lake Maggiore, the luxurious Lake Como, the amazing Lake Garda, the picturesque Lake Iseo.
Milan has the third largest cathedral in the world. The Duomo is the third largest cathedral in the world after St. Peter’s in Rome and the Cathedral of Seville. Taking over over 500 years to complete, today the Duomo is… Continue Reading
Hotels in Milan. BOOK A HOTEL IN MILAN. There are luxury traditional style hotels as well as small boutique hotels. We highly recommend the Booking.com online reservation service to find availability and book a hotel room. You may also be… Continue Reading
Leonardo DaVinci’s masterpiece “The Last Supper” a.k.a. Il Cenacolo Vinciano in Milan’s center, was painted between 1494 and 1498 under the rule of Ludovico il Moro… TOURS AVAILABLE IN MILAN- BOOK ONLINE Skip the Line: Small-Group Milan Walking Tour with… Continue Reading
It’s a curious sight to see the circular wall standing in the middle of the Piazza Missori square. Trams going by and people rushing into the underground metro. If you walk behind it, there is a dark staircase to descend,… Continue Reading
Museo Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle) Civico Museo Archeologico Sezioni Preistorica ed Egizia (Prehistoric and Egyptian) Piazza Castello, Milan, Italy Tel. +39 0262083931 https://www.milanocastello.it/intro.html The Castle was named after Francesco Sforza, who transformed it into a ducal residence in 1450. But… Continue Reading
Every last Sunday of the month; Milan’s Sunday Antique Market on the canal Navilgio Grande – Mercatone dell’Antiquariato sul Naviglio Grande Milan Antique Market Calendar 2019 Sunday 27 Jan – Antique market – Mercatone dell’Antiquariato Sunday 24 Feb – Antique market – Mercatone dell’Antiquariato… Continue Reading
Being born at Halloween, since childhood I’ve always had an unusual fondness for the dark and macabre, so when I heard about the “bone church” San Bernardino alle Ossa I wanted to go see it. I went on a Wednesday morning, nobody was… Continue Reading
Milan has secrets in every nook and corner. While you are walking around looking at the famous monuments and treasures of Italy’s fashion capital, here are a few unusual, gory anecdotes, tragic stories and a few unpopular facts about Milan.… Continue Reading
Skiing from dawn to dusk in the biggest Trentino ski area 2015 edition Saturday 21 February 2015 https://www.campigliodolomiti.it/lang/EN/eventi/dettaglio/trentinoskisunrise_-_doss_del_sabion_pinzolo,6265.html Every year (End of February) Madonna di Campiglio: meeting with the Dolomites Dawn. On the legendary slopes of the biggest Trentino ski area, Trentino… Continue Reading
Best places to stop and kiss in Milan. I got the idea for this guide after a trip to Hawaii with my husband. In the guide book they had romantic places to kiss. Here are our choices for Milan: 1. Top… Continue Reading
Milan Central Station – Stazione Centrale Milano Trains, Shopping and a Little History High speed European trains as well as local trains come and go to Milano Centrale. The Italian train lines go practically everywhere in Italy, there are trains to… Continue Reading
There are a plethora of romantic scenes and places in Europe, but Milan is particular. It’s not seen or dipicted as a romantic city in films or art, but it will surprise you. For example, the cobblestone streets of Brera… Continue Reading
It is true, April, May, and June in Milan have the best temperatures, but as someone who lives here all year ‘round, I can tell you that every season has its charm and attraction. There are events, festivals, fashion and… Continue Reading
Milan has a multitude of museums and galleries to view classical art, contemporary art and modern design. Museo del Novecento 900 (Photo above) Palazzo dell’Arengario Via Marconi, 1 (Piazza Duomo) 20122 Milano Contemporary art from 1900 on. A collection of significant donations… Continue Reading
Italian cities are famous for their crazy drivers and double parking, and Milan is no exception! Street parking seems to be a bit of a free for all.Pay attention to the rules such as not parking in front of driveways and loading… Continue Reading
