Milan

Milan Cathedral from Piazza Duomo

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza Duomo, the city center of Milan

"The Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci, Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan

Sforza Castle in Milan

Navigli, a system of navigable canals around Milan

Panoramic view of the new skyscrapers in Milan

Milan is the capital of the Lombardy region, and the most populous metropolitan area and the second most populous comune in Italy. Milan is an Alpha leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, design, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, services, research, and tourism. The city is a major world fashion and design capital, well known for several international events and fairs, including Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair. Milan's museums, theatres and landmarks (including the Milan Cathedral, Sforza Castle and Leonardo da Vinci paintings such as The Last Supper, a UNESCO World Heritage Site) attract over 9 million visitors annually. Milan is the second Italian city with the highest number of accredited stars from the Michelin Guide.

Lombardy Highlights

Travel Tips

For the Love of Lombardy: Virtually Explore Italy’s Coronavirus-Ravaged Region

Consider visiting Lombardy when it is possible to travel again, in the meantime take some virtual tours.

Museums

Four Outstanding Italian Museums You Can Visit From Home

As the coronavirus emergency is keeping us all at home, it is still possible to travel virtually to Italy...

Events

Things to Do and See in Italy in March 2020

With Spring coming into view, March brings a choice of events and festivals that cater for everyone.

Exhibition

Raphael 2020: A 500th Anniversary Celebration of the Renaissance Artist

2020 marks the 500th anniversary of the death of artist Raffaello Sanzio—better known as Raphael, and, similar to museum exhibitions and celebrations surrounding Leonardo da Vinci’s anniversary in 2019, Raphael will be the star of the show this year.

Sustainable Travel

8 Travel Hacks to Experience Italy Like a Local, From Locals

Hire a consultant of Well Traveled, all current residents in Italy, who are serving up a starter pack of travel hacks that will take the “tourist” target off of your back, and allow you to enjoy the country like the locals do.