Milano Trip Overview
This exciting tour is intended to capture all aspects of this historical and artistic city and offer a first hand look at the historical symbols of Milan, from the splendid era of the lords in the Middle Ages to the 19th century unification of Italy.
The Duomo is the largest and most complex Gothic building in Italy. It is entirely build of marble and its 3500 statues and many spires make it appearing as an embroidered work.
Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle) was built as a fortress during the fourteenth century and is one of the most famous landmarks in Milan. In later generations, the it became the residence of the rulers of Milan: the Sforza family.
Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery is an elegant cross shaped passage which links Duomo Square and Scala Square. It is now used for cultural and commercial events as well as fashion shows.
Last but not least, your guide will take you to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which contains world famous mural of Da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
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Duration: 4 hours
Starts: Milano, Italy
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Milano, Lombardia, Italy
This exciting tour is intended to capture all aspects of this historical and artistic city and offer a first hand look at the historical symbols of Milan, from the splendid era of the lords in the Middle Ages to the 19th century unification of Italy.
The Duomo is the largest and most complex Gothic building in Italy. It is entirely build of marble and its 3500 statues and many spires make it appearing as an embroidered work.
Castello Sforzesco (Sforza Castle) was built as a fortress during the fourteenth century and is one of the most famous landmarks in Milan. In later generations, the it became the residence of the rulers of Milan: the Sforza family.
Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery is an elegant cross shaped passage which links Duomo Square and Scala Square. It is now used for cultural and commercial events as well as fashion shows.
Last but not least, your guide will take you to the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, which contains world famous mural of Da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milan Italy
The largest church in Italy. It took almost six centuries to complete, but it was worth every moment.
The Duomo of Milan tells a story of faith and art spanning over six centuries. Construction work on the Duomo of Milan probably began in 1386, when the style of Gothic cathedrals had reached its peak, and it was only in the second half of the 20th century that the Fabbrica undertook the complete, structural and conservative restoration of the building.
Located in the heart of Milan. It is 515 ft (157 metres) long and 302 ft (92 m) wide. It can house up to 40.000 people.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Teatro Alla Scala, Via Filodrammatici 2, 20121 Milan Italy
La Scala, or Teatro alla Scala in Italian, is one of the most famous opera houses in the world. Its sober and elegant exterior never fails to surprise those that visit it for the first time.
Many famous operas have had their first production in La Scala, such as Othello, Nabucco by Verdi or Madame Butterfly by Giacomo Puccini.
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: Piazza della Scala, Milan Italy
Between the Theatre and the Galleria Vittorio Manuel II is the Piazza della Scala, a lively square with a large statue of Leonardo da Vinci in the centre. Here you can rest on the benches surrounded by pretty greenery.
Stop At: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza del Duomo, 20123 Milan Italy
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which is sometimes nicknamed “il salotto di Milano” (Milan’s drawing room), is an elegant nineteenth-century shopping arcade. It houses some of the most luxurious boutiques in Milan.
this magnificent shopping arcade is one of the most interesting sights in the city.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Castello Sforzesco, Piazza Castello, 3, 20121 Milan Italy
Milano too has its own fairy tale, or rather it has its own fairy-tale castle, Castello Sforzesco, one of the largest in Europe.
Throughout history, this imposing complex has played many roles: defensive fortress, ducal residence and military barracks. Nowadays, its magnificent interior hosts Milano’s Municipal museums and other cultural institutions, but the castle grounds are fascinating in themselves, with large courtyards, massive walls, moat, towers (entrance is free excluding the museums), crenulated battlements and the green expanse of Parco Sempione.
The castle’s origins date back to 1358 – 1368 when the first nucleus was known as the Castello di Porta Giovia and was used as a residence but mainly as a military defensive complex by Galeazzo II Visconti, Duke of Milano. Over the centuries, the Castello expanded until it became one of the main military citadels in seventeenth-century Europe.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, 20123 Milan Italy
When you hear the words ‘Santa Maria delle Grazie’ in Milano, Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper immediately comes to mind as it is in the refectory of the church’s adjoining Dominican convent that his immortal masterpiece of Unesco heritage is conserved.
But Leonardo’s unrivalled work is not the only cultural gem to admire here: a visit to the marvellous church launches visitors back to Milano’s golden era. A historic period of great splendour for the city which saw an unparalleled uprising of art and culture under the Visconti and Sforza rulers. Most notably the court of Ludovico il Moro and Beatrice d’Este was renowned as being the richest and most sumptuous in Italy; the city of Milano played host to the most brilliant and erudite artists, musicians, poets and philosophers over the years, above all, the genius Leonardo.
Stop At: Il Cenacolo, Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie, 20123 Milan Italy
Leonardo’s Last Supper (Cenacolo in Italian) is one of the most famous paintings in the world. This artwork was painted between 1494 and 1498 under the government of Ludovico il Moro and represents the last “dinner” between Jesus and his disciples. Is located in its original place, on the wall of the dining room of the former Dominican convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. We take care of booking Last Supper tickets. Ask us as soon as possible!
Duration: 1 hour
