Excursions in Milan

Milan is, of course, a major world financial center, a world-famous fashion center and the main industrial center of Italy. Ancient sights, original tours, authentic cuisine and shopping are at the disposal of tourists.

What is worth seeing in Milan

The best way to see everything at once is a sightseeing tour of the city in English. You can take the bus, but you'd better take the yellow tram. The most interesting traffic routes are No. 19 and No. 1.

World famous attractions will help you plunge into history:

• The Pinacoteca di Brera ("Brera Art Gallery");
• Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano);
• La Scala Opera Hhouse;
• Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery;
• Holy Mary of Grace Church.

Milan is home to two of the strongest teams in the Italian football league Inter and Milan. Interestingly, the latter belongs to former Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi, who is a big football fan Both teams play at the San Siro Stadium, which is the largest in Italy.

At the time of the Roman Empire, Milan was named Mediolanum. Walk to the Roman columns in front of San Lorenzo Basilica. This is where it was decided to end the persecution of Christians. Those who are truly interested in history should take a walk through historical sites in the company of an English-speaking guide who will tell the facts that even Wikipedia does not know about.

Do not miss Naviglio, an area in the southwest of the city formed by a group of canals. A tour of this place can become one of the most unforgettable ones. Lovely yellow houses, plenty of bars and restaurants, narrow streets that can lead a wandering tourist to a vineyard side or a skilfully graffitied wall.

Parks of Milan

If you are going to visit Milan in the warm season, be sure to book a tour of the gardens and parks. There are over 80 of them in total! The guides pay attention to the following ones:

• Portello
• Guastalla;
• Sempione;
• Giovanni Paolo II;
• Pubblici Indro Montanelli;

Giardini della Guastalla is a tiny garden, the centrepiece of which is a baroque pool. The hotel of the same name, located between Universita Statale and Ospedale Maggiore, is a real architectural crown jewel.

Parco Sempione is a large green area that tour guides will surely tell you about. Emerald-green lawns, charming bridges, jogging paths are the ideal place to relax, take your ease in the sun or do sports.

In Giovanni Paolo II, better known as the Parco delle Basiliche, nature blends harmoniously with architectural sophistication. The park is located between two ancient basilicas of Sant'Eustorgio and San Lorenzo. It is also in close proximity to the trendy Porta Ticinese area.

In the gardens of Pubblici Indro Montanelli you will find many shady benches, exotic plants, a natural history museum and planetariums. Parco del Portello – one of the most modern and sophisticated parks. Its construction was completed in 2015 by order of Iper Montebello SpA company.

Entertainment in Italy

If you are tired of cultural activities, sightseeing and endless tours, it is time to taste the local dishes. In Milan, you must try such dishes as risotto alla milanese, ossobucco and polenta.

In the Minigolf Adventure theme park you can play midget golf, hop on trampolines and admire lakes and waterfalls. There is a large playground for children.

No tour guide will tell you about nightclubs. Meanwhile, Milan is the club capital of Italy. The top facilities are in the Navigli and Brera area.