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Milan Travel Information

The commercial capital of Italy and a thriving centre of art and fashion, Milan combines historic architecture and cultural heritage with world renowned fashion houses and a cosmopolitan cafe society.


Milan
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Dominating the heart of this vibrant city is the world's largest Gothic Cathedral and a few steps away stands La Scala, surely the best known of all the great opera houses, with the largest stage in Europe hosting the most magnificent productions featuring the greatest singers.

A truly chic weekend break.

Milan Travel and Flight Information

Getting There
Various flights from the UK to Malpensa or Linate  airports in Milan are available at discount rates. Flights can be booked online here at Cheap Online Flights, just click on our 'Cheap Flights' page to the left.

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Getting Around
Milan has an efficient tram and bus network but the city's fastest form of public transport is the metro system.
Taxis are plentiful in the city and tend to be inexpensive.

Must See
Duomo - a magnificent gothic cathidral.
Santa Maria delle Grazie where Leonardo da Vinci's 'Last Super' is housed
Castello Sforzesco.
Basillica of Sant Ambrogio.
Pinacoteca di Brera museum - home to some of the finest Italian Renaissance and Baroque paintings.
For football fans a visit to the famous San Siro football stadium, the home of both AC Milan and Inter Milan.


San Siro Football Stadium

Must Do
Clomb to the roof of the Duomo for a breathtaking panorama.
Enjoy a coffee in one of the sophisticated cafes in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Shopping! For designer boutiques make your way to via Monte Napoleone and via della Spiga. For the more price conscious, head to Corso Buenos Aires.

To Relax
During the day wander through the maze of pedestrianized streets covering via Fiori Chiari and via Madonnina or relax in the park behind Castello Sforzesco.
During the evening, the Navigli district and the Brera area, renowned as Milan's artistic and cultural quarter, are popular places to eat and drink.

Weather
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Milan Highlights

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The world's design and fashion capital, home of Armani, Versace and Prada

> La Scala Opera house in Milan


La Scala Opera House

> See Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece - The Last Supper

> For Trendy eateries try Navigli, with its network of canals

> At the centre of the city is the medieval Duomo, a gothic masterpiece

> Football fans can catch the action at AC or Inter Milan, the San Siro warrants a trip even when there is no match

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