Milan and Italian Lakes destinations
All Milan destinations — central districts, plus the lakes and day-trip towns of Lombardy and beyond.
Brera district, Pinacoteca di Brera, and Sforza Castle
Brera's cobbled streets and the Pinacoteca's Renaissance art pair with the medieval bulk of Sforza Castle and Parco Sempione beyond.
Lake Como — villas, villages, and mountain scenery
Lake Como's glacial waters, grand villas, and Alpine backdrop make it the most dramatic of the Italian Lakes — 40 minutes by train from Milan.
Milan city centre — Duomo, Galleria, and the historic heart
The Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and Piazza del Duomo form the pulsing core of Milan, walkable and rich in art, history, and food.
Bergamo — Città Alta, UNESCO walls, and Lombard character
Bergamo's medieval Città Alta, encircled by UNESCO Venetian walls, is one of Lombardy's finest historic centres — 50 minutes by train from Milan.
Lake Garda — Italy's largest lake and its southern shores
Lake Garda's microclimate, medieval towns, olive groves, and sailing waters make it Italy's most visited lake, reachable in under 2 hours from Milan.
Lake Maggiore — Stresa, the Borromean Islands, and alpine scenery
Lake Maggiore's Borromean Islands, three Baroque island palaces near Stresa, are among Italy's most extraordinary sights, an hour from Milan.
Navigli — Milan's canal district for aperitivo and nightlife
Milan's surviving canals, the Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese, anchor a lively neighbourhood of aperitivo bars, street art, and independent shops.
Porta Nuova and Isola — modern Milan's skyline and neighbourhood
Milan's boldest modern district pairs the Bosco Verticale and gleaming skyscrapers of Porta Nuova with the indie cafés and street art of Isola next door.
Quadrilatero della Moda — Milan's fashion district
Via Montenapoleone and three surrounding streets form the world's most concentrated luxury fashion district, with Prada, Gucci, and Valentino steps apart.
Verona — the Arena, Romeo and Juliet, and a Roman city still in use
Verona's Roman Arena hosts summer opera under the stars, and its medieval streets inspired Romeo and Juliet. The UNESCO city is 70 minutes from Milan.
Cinque Terre — five villages on the Ligurian coast
Five clifftop Ligurian villages connected by UNESCO-protected trails and a coastal train — a spectacular long day trip or 2-day escape from Milan.
Franciacorta — Italy's sparkling wine heartland and Lake Iseo
Franciacorta DOCG is Italy's finest sparkling wine, made by méthode champenoise in the hills between Brescia and Lake Iseo. A great day trip from Milan.
Lugano — a Swiss lake city with an Italian soul
Lugano in Swiss Ticino blends Italian café culture, a mountain-ringed lake and Swiss precision, just 75 minutes by train from Milan.
Portofino — the Ligurian jewel of the Italian Riviera
Portofino's pastel harbour, pine-clad headland, and Ligurian glamour make it Italy's most iconic coastal village — 2.5 hours from Milan via Santa
Sirmione — Lake Garda's spectacular medieval peninsula
Sirmione's narrow peninsula on Lake Garda carries a medieval castle, Roman ruins, and thermal spas — one of northern Italy's most photogenic lake towns.
Popular experiences in Milan
The tours Milan visitors book most often — the Last Supper, the Duomo rooftop, La Scala and Lake Como.
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