Italy

Milan

Milan is the capital and largest city of the region of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-largest city in Italy after the country's capital, Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026. The city's wider metropolitan area is the largest in Italy, and the fourth-largest in the European Union, with an estimated population of 6.55 million. Milan is considered Italy's economic capital, and its metropolitan area accounts for about 20% of the country's GDP. Founded around 590 BC by a Celtic tribe, Milan was conquered by the Romans in 222 BC, who Latinized the name of the city into Mediolanum.

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Must-see in Milan

The most notable places, ranked by how widely they are documented on Wikipedia.

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Giuseppe Meazza Stadium

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More places in Milan

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Civico museo archeologico di Milano

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Museo degli Strumenti Musicali

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Museo del Risorgimento

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Contemporary Arts Pavilion

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Bagatti Valsecchi Museum

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Cimitero Monumentale

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Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

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San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

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Pinacoteca del Castello Sforzesco

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Galleria d'Arte Moderna

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Egyptian Museum

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Museum of Ancient Art

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Plan your days in Milan

Your Milan day plan

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Climate in Milan

Best time to visit: May–Jun, Aug, Oct

Average temperature

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18°

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Flights to Milan

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Day trips and nearby cities from Milan

Staying more than a few days? These cities are close enough for a day trip or a night away. Distances are straight-line from Milan; times are rough estimates by road.

From Milan you can reach Busto Arsizio (31 km), Como (40 km), Novara (45 km), Bergamo (45 km) and Varese (48 km) in about 35 min to 55 min by road. Each city page has its own sights, a day plan and flights.

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Questions about Milan

The most pleasant months are May to Jun, Aug, Oct, with comfortable temperatures and lighter crowds. Right now it averages about 9°C in November.

Among the most notable places are Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, Pinacoteca di Brera, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele Secondo, Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Museo Pietà Rondanini. Browse photos and opening hours for more on this page.

You can fly into Il Caravaggio International Airport, Milano Linate Airport, Milan Malpensa International Airport. Use the flight links on this page to compare fares and set a price alert.

Most visitors enjoy 2 to 3 days. Use the route builder below to get a day-by-day plan that groups sights by neighbourhood and includes lunch.

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