MilanoCard
3 Day Discount card
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MilanoCard is the first tourist card of the city of Milan. €10 for 72 hours and you can recharge it if you need more time. The card entitles you to travel free of charge on all public transport in the city of Milan, priority access (no waiting) to museums and monuments, and discounts provided by museums, monuments, restaurants, boutiques and much more... |
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Il Duomo
Milan has the third largest cathedral in the world
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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 constantly being repaired and maintained. |
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The Last Supper - Leonardo da Vinci
Santa Maria del Grazia Church
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Leonardo da Vinci's materpiece "The Last Supper"
a.k.a. Il Cenacolo Vinciano was painted between 1494 and 1498 under the rule of Ludovico il Moro...
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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - Milano Architecture
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A walk through Milan's historical center will take you past some of the most famous architectural structures of Europe. For example, starting from the city center, Piazza del Duomo, which is in itself an architectural wonder, you will be in walking distance from the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, Teatro dell Scala opera house, San Lorenzo Maggiore, and the Torre Velasca. |
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Museums in Milan
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Milan has a multitude of museums and galleries to view classical art, contemporary art and modern design. |
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Milan's Walk of Fame
Milan's version of Hollywood's sidewalk of the stars
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What do Rachel Welch, Ben Kingsley and Robert Wagner all have in common? |
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Be Street Smart in Milan
Things to remember while shopping and sightseeing in Milan
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While looking up at the towers of the Duomo, looking in the shop windows of Via Montenapoleone or being squished in the metro or tram, it is easy to get distracted and far easier for a pick-pocket to get his/her job done.Here are some street smart tips to help keep you alert. |
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Milan Public Transportation
Metro, Busses, Trams and Airports (Linate / Malpensa / Bergamo Orio Al Serio)
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The Milan public transportation system is set up quite well. Most areas of the city can be reached by metro, tram, filobus or bus. Services are also provided to and from the Malpensa, Linate and Orio al Serio Airports. |
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Taxi Information
Getting a Taxi in Milan
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Taxis are not very easy to flag down off the street, they just don't do it here. The best thing to do is go to a taxi stand or to call one. We have compiled a list of numbers and locations on how to get a taxi. |
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Car Rental and Limosine Services in Milan
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If you like freedom of movement and do not want to rely on public transportation, renting a car or calling a personal driver is the solution for you. |
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Driving and Parking in Milan
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Italian cities are famous for thier 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 zones, parking garages can be found all over the city of Milan...
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Skiing in Italy - Ski Spots Near Milan
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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 mountains on a clear day from the top of the Duomo or for a less romantic view, from the corner of Via Farini and Viale Stelvio.
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Lecco - I Promessi Sposi - Corteo Manzoniano
(Usually in October)
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Only 45 minutes from Milan, one of the most famous works of Italian literature comes to life in the streets of Lecco. Manzoni's tragic, romantic story of Renzo and Lucia is resurrected in front of the dramatic backdrop of Lake Como and it’s surrounding mountain sides and spectacular nature. |
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Italy's Romantic Lago di Como
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The mid-lake towns are ideal spots to explore Italy’s most beautiful lake
Just 25 miles north of Milan, charming towns ring its shores with elegant 16th to 19th century villas... Read more » |
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Bergamo
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Bergamo is a perfect destination for a day trip from Milan. Bergamo Alta is the medieval part of the city, filled with twisting cobble stoned roads and rich with both modern and classical culture. |
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The Beautiful Arena of Verona
Shakespearean Romance and Theatre only two hours from Milan
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On the Milano-Venice train line, a two hour trip brings you to a place of Shakespearean romance and theatre. A place that transports you to a time of cobble stones and decadent cafes. This is Verona, Italy. |
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Orvieto - A Truly Delightful Umbrian Hill Town
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If you've been gazing out of the rain-splashed window at dreary traffic-filled streets and wondering what on earth possessed you to leave the home country, we have a suggestion for you which might help to refresh your memory....
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Sorrento Walks, guided tour of the beautiful Amalfi Coast
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After leaving the noise and chaos of Naples, James Stunell and a friend turned a weekend hobby into a business. They offer guided walks in the beautiful Amalfi Coast area of Sorrento. |
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you do it in Milan, in style?