My Milan in 3 Days Packed Itinerary

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My Milan in 3 Days Packed Itinerary
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Day 1
10:00 Biblioteca Ambrosiana
A museum and library of precious books kept in a grand
building
10:05 Santa Maria Presso di

San Satiro
9th century church with Gothic frescoes, wooden sculptures,
trompe l'oeil painting
11:10 Royal Palace of Milan

Palazza Reale houses the Contemporary Art Museum and
Duomo Museum
12:10 Milan Cathedral

The large Gothic Duomo has 135 spires, 3159 statues and a
patterned floor
13:15 Piazza del Duomo

The main square site of the Duomo and other historic
buildings
13:45 Galleria Vittorio

Emanuele II
A historic covered walkway, now a mall entered through a
grand entrance
15:15 Teatro alla Scala

Iconic opulent opera house which has seen the world's
greatest performers
16:15 Museo Poldi-Pezzoli

A house-museum in former home of a 19th century art
collector
17:45 Via Manzoni

A popular fashion shopping street lined with beautiful
buildings
10:00 Biblioteca Ambrosiana / Ambrosian Library

Visit Duration: 1 hour
The Ambrosia library is housed within the same building as the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana Museum. The two
establishments were founded by Cardinal Federico Borromeo (1564-1631) and named after the patron saint
of Milan. The library is famous for the structure as well as the books and manuscripts it holds. The cardinal
was an avid art collector and bibliophile; he sent people out across Europe and Syria to collect valuable
manuscripts, particularly those with some religious significance. He amassed over 30,000 manuscripts
Among the famous works in the library collection are manuscripts brought from the Monastery of Bobbio
(1606) and from Vincenzo Pinelli's library, Pinelli was an Italian humanist and a mentor to Galileo, his
collection included a 5 th century copy of Iliad. Other gems in the collection are the love letters of Lucrezia
Borgia and Pietro Bembo as well as a lock of Lucrezia's golden hair; Dante's Divine Comedy (1353),
Muratorian Canon (170AD), 1,750 drawings by da Vinci and manuscripts by Leonardo da Vinci including his
Codex Atlanticus which were acquired after the Cardinal's death. The collection includes valuable drawings
by European artists from the 14 th to 19 th century, Renaissance literaria and medieval manuscripts. The
valuable books and manuscripts are in several languages including Hebrew, Syrian, Ethiopian, Arabic, Latin
and Greek and cover a myriad of subjects. Many well known writers and poets have visited the library
including Lord Byron and Mary Shelley. Visitors can enter both the Pinacoteca art galleries and the library for
the same entrance fee.
Address: Piazza Pio XI, 2 - 20123 Milan

Phone Number: +39 02 80692248
Admission: 15
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 10:00am- 6:00pm
10:05 Santa Maria Presso di San Satiro

0.2 KM, 3 minutes walking from Biblioteca Ambrosiana
This is a small church sandwiched between larger more recent constructions, what it lacks in size it makes up
for in decoration. The church dates back to the 9th century and Gothic frescos, two bays and a vaulted ceiling
remain from this original structure. From the 14th century church a wooden sculpture of St. Christopher and
baby Jesus remains which was restored in the 15th century. It was in the 15th century that architect Donato
Bramante transformed the church in an effort to expand its limited size and added the Church of Saint Mary
adjacent to the original structure.
The church has a barrel vaulted ceiling and a dome at the point where the nave crosses the transept. In an
effort to make the church seem larger Bramante added a trompe l'oeil painting adding depth to the church
behind the altar by Giuseppe Peroni. The illusion uses trompe l'oeil paintings of realistic looking columns,
arches and a dome to extend the 97cm space to look more like almost 10 meters. This was the first know use
of the trompe l'oeil painting technique. The church holds the votive painting Madonna and Child and Pieta, a
sculptural group with 14 terra cotta figures created by Agostino de Fondutis in 1483.
Admission: Free admission

Opening Hours: Daily 9:00am - noon, 2:30pm 6:00pm
Transportation: Metro: Duomo or Missori
11:10 Royal Palace of Milan

0.3 KM, 4 minutes walking from Santa Maria Presso di San Satiro
The Palazzo Reale (once called the Royal Ducal) is located on Piazza del Duomo in central Milan; it is home
to the Contemporary Art Museum and the Duomo Cathedral Museum. The palace covers 7,000m and is one
of the city's most important cultural centers and exhibition spaces. The palace was the center of Milan
government in the Middle Ages and during the rule of Torriani, Visconti and Sforza. In the 16 th century the
Governor took on the project of raising the standard of the palace. Pellegrino Tibaldi was employed from 1573
to 1598 to design the interior with the help of major artists of the time. During the 17 th and 18 th century the
palace was damaged by fires and in 1745 was restored and Francesco Croce was used to design and furnish
the interiors.
The building has sweeping staircases and large elegant halls which can be credited to 1769 designs by Luigi
Vanvitelli and construction by Giuseppe Piermarini. The leading artists of the time were commissioned to
decorate the interiors including the Maggiolini family. Other contributors to the sumptuous interiors were
Giulio Traballesi and sculptors Giocondo Albertolli, Gaetano Caldani and Giuseppe Franchi while Giuseppe
Maggiolini designed a lot of the furniture.
The neoclassical palace became the home of successive rulers including Maria Theresa, Napoleon,
Ferdinand I and the Savoy family. In 1920 the palace ceased to be the home of the wealthy rulers and was
opened to the general public. The building was bombed in 1943 during WWII and later restored. One of the
most stunning rooms is the Hall of the Caryatides (Sala delle Cariatidi) which was the only part of the
structure to survive unscathed by the bombing. The palace is adorned with rich tapestries, decorated ceilings,
chandeliers and murals.
Address: Piazza del Duomo, 12, Milano, Italy

Phone Number: +39 02 0202
Admission: 9
Opening Hours: Mon 2:30pm - 7:30pm, Tue Sun 9:30am - 7:30pm, Thu and Sat 09:30am 10:30pm
12:10 Milan Cathedral / Duomo di Milan

0.0 KM, 1 minutes walking from Royal Palace of Milan
The Duomo di Milano is the city's main Catholic place of worship, it is located in the center of Milan with the
city streets radiating and circling the cathedral and the square where it is located. It is one of the largest and
more famous cathedrals in the world. Construction of the cathedral began in 1386 with the help of Milan's first
duke, Gian Galeazzo Visconti. The duke made all of the most valuable resources available so that the edifice
would be the greatest in the world. In 1418 the cathedral was consecrated, but construction was still
underway, the building process continued until 1813. Up until 1965 finishing touches were still being added to
the church. As the cathedral took so long to build it was influenced by a number of architectural styles but
overall the general impression is of an elaborate Gothic design.
The cathedral is 157 meters long and can accommodate 40,000 people. The exterior is topped with 135
spires and pinnacles bearing statues while the central spire is 109 meters from the ground. It is possible to go
up to the roof and get a closer look at the many statues. In all the building has 3159 statues of which 2245
are on the exterior. The Madonnina is the most famous of the cathedral statues, a copper figure which stands
on the cathedrals central spire.
Address: Via Gaetano Giardino, 2, 20123 Milan,

Italy
Phone Number: 02-7202-3375
Admission: Duomo: Free admission. Roof: 5 by
The exterior is covered with marble and the interior has five naves which each lead to an entrance in the
faade. The five entrance doors have panels depicting scenes from the lives of Saints, Mary, the history of
stairs, 8 with elevator. Crypt: 2. Baptistery: 2.
Milan and the history of the construction of the cathedral. Visitors can see the excavations of a 4 th century
Christian baptistery, the crypt where the tomb of Cardinal Borromeo is located as well as the Cathedral
Treasury which holds a number of medieval treasures. The high cross-vaulted ceiling is supported by 52
pillars made up of clusters of columns and the floor has a bright pattern of different colored marble. The
cathedral holds several pieces of valuable artwork.
adults, 3 children younger than 18 and seniors
Museum: Before its closing, admission was 6

over 6
13:15 Piazza del Duomo

Visit Duration: 30 mins
0.3 KM, 4 minutes walking from Milan Cathedral
Milan's most popular square is home to the Duomo, the city's cathedral and is the heart of the city. The
rectangular square covers 17,000m and is surrounded by several important buildings. This area has been
the focal point of the city since the Roman era then in 1859, when the cathedral was nearing completion, the
city held a competition for the best design for a square in front of the cathedral. Giuseppe Mengoni's design
was chosen, with grand buildings surrounding the square. Leading off of Cathedral Square is Via Mercanti
which runs to the Piazzo Cordusio and the covered Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II arcade connecting the
square with Piazza della Scala.
The Gothic white marble Duomo is the focus of the square but the square is also surrounded by the Palazzo
Settentrionale with a triumphal arch leading to the 5 storey high Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II arcade; the
Royal Palace of Milan; the Palazzo Meridionale; Palazzo dell'Arenario; Palazzo Carminati and two
symmetrical modernist buildings known as the propylaea. The floor of the square has a beautiful mosaic
pattern.
At the center of the square stands a monument to the first king of unified Italy, Victor Emmanuele II created
by Ercole Rosa. The equestrian monument was installed in 1896 and stands upon a marble pedestal with
lions on either side.
Address: Piazza del Duomo, Milan
13:45 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Visit Duration: 1 hour, 30 mins
0.1 KM, 2 minutes walking from Piazza del Duomo
Milan's elegant shopping mall is within buildings lining two arcades which form a cross-shape. Giuseppe
Mengoni designed the structure in 1877 when he was chosen to redesign the historic area between Piazza
della Scala and the Duomo. The purpose built structure was an immediate success and earned the nickname
the "Salon of Milan" as it was a popular gathering place.
Shoppers can walk through the large arched opening on Piazza del Duomo which resembles a triumphal arch
and along the 196 meter long arcade or the shorter 105.5 meter arcade. The arcades are flanked by
four-storey high buildings with facades resembling a grand palace. The arcades have a high curved glass and
iron ceiling and a marble mosaic tiled floor. At the point where the two arcades meet the ceiling has a 36
meter wide glass dome 47 meters above an octagonal central piazza. The Galleria has patriotic symbols in
the decoration, mosaics and murals; on the faade are statues of Italy's greatest scientists and artists.
Address: Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, 20121
Shops line the walkways which lead through the arcades; the stores have large glass windows and house
exclusive brands like Louis Vuitton, Vittorio Emanuele, Umberto Boccione, David Campari, Gucci and Prada.
The shopping mall in this historic building is also home to some of the city's most well known and oldest cafes
and restaurants like Biffi Caffe (1867), Savini, Camparino and Zucca's Bar. The stores in the Galleria sell
predominantly luxury goods, jewelry, books and art. It is the heart of haute couture fashions and designer
jewelry; you can also find art galleries selling the next-big-thing. Several well known retailers in the mall
include the Bernasconi silverware store, the art bookshop Libreria Bocca which dates back to the 1800s and
Feltrinelli, one of Italy's largest stores.
Milan, Italy
Transportation: Metro: Duomo
15:15 Teatro alla Scala / La Scala

0.2 KM, 2 minutes walking from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
La Scala opera house is a world famous venue, the original building was designed by Giuseppe Piermarini
and opened in 1778. In the 1800s the productions of Vincenzo Bellini and Rossini graced the stage and ballet
was introduced to the theatre's repertoire. Giuseppe Verdi is the composer most associated with La Scala
and the success of his operas at La Scala not only brought him success but also made the theatre and opera
in general more popular. From 1867 to 1957 renowned conductor Arturo Toscanini was La Scala's artistic
director. The world's opera greats have performed at La Scala over the years including the three tenors,
Maria Callas and Renata Tebaldi. Performing at La Scala has become a sign that an opera singer had "made
it."
La Scala has 3,000 seats in the pit stalls and in six tiers of seating in boxes around the auditorium. Above the
seating areas are two galleries or loggione for standing room only. The stage is one of the largest in the
country and the auditorium is richly decorated. Renovations on the building were completed in 2004, a larger
backstage area was added, the thick red carpets were removed and the technical aspect of the venue was
greatly improved.
Address: Piazza della Scala, Via Filodrammatici,

2, Milan
Phone Number: +39 02 7200 3744
Admission: 6
There is a La Scala Museum accessed from the theatre lobby, in the museum are several halls displaying
historic artifacts connected with opera and the theatre. There is a collection of paintings, antique musical
instruments, exhibits about the theatre's architecture, busts of famous composers and conductors, a section
on Commedia dell'Arte, a collection of ceramics related to the theatre, displays devoted to famous
personalities from the theatre's history like Verdi, mementos from famous productions, documents relating to
the theatre, set design and a section on theatre games. Visitors to the museum can look down into the theatre
auditorium and it is possible to take behind the scenes tours of La Scala.
Opening Hours: Museum 9:00am - 12.30pm,

1:00pm-5.30pm daily
Web: www.teatroallascala.org
16:15 Museo Poldi-Pezzoli

0.2 KM, 2 minutes walking from Teatro alla Scala
This house-museum is in the former home of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli (1822-1879) and his family, Pezzoli
was an avid art collector and the family spent much of their time decorating and adorning their Milan mansion
with beautiful art. The museum is part of the Circuit of Historic House Museums of Milan which strives to
preserve and promote the city's artistic heritage by highlighting protagonists from the city's history and
displaying their personal collections in unique surroundings. The beautiful house with its decorative art and
furniture are on display together with the museum collection of paintings, sculptures, weapons, glassware,
porcelain, jewelry and watches.
The museum was founded in 1881 and includes a collection of Renaissance Italian paintings by artists such
as Botticelli, Mantegna, Tiepolo and Guardi. There are rooms in the house which are used as galleries and
others which are historic rooms decorated as they would have been in the 18 th century. Rooms include the
Lace Room with a collection from 16 th to 20 th century; Armory; Clock and Watch Room; Murano Glass
Room; Jewelry Room and Foreign Artists. The historic rooms include a library; Dante Study designed by
Giuseppe Bertini; Palma Room; Visconti Venosta Room; Lombard Room; Stucco Room with frescoes by Luigi
Scrosati and stuccowork by Antonio Tantardini with Rococo style furniture by Giuseppe Speluzzi; Trivulzio
Room; 18 th Century Venetian Room and a Fresco Room with frescoes from the 1500s.
Address: Via Alessandro Manzoni, 12, 20121

Milan, Italy
Admission: 8 adults, 5.50 for ages 11-18 and
seniors under 60
Opening Hours: Wed - Mon 10:00am - 6:00pm
17:45 Via Manzoni

0.1 KM, 2 minutes walking from Museo Poldi-Pezzoli
This fashionable shopping street runs from Piazza della Scala to Piazza Cavour and apart from the shops the
street has several impressive buildings including the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Palazzo Gallarati-Scotti, Palazzo
Ca'de Sass and the Grand Hotel et de Milan. At the end of Via Manzoni is an historic gateway the Porta
Nuova. The section of the street which is most popular with shoppers runs along the north-western boundary
of the Fashion Quad. The fashion Quad is a section of the city with a number of high-end luxury shopping
streets.
The stores on Via Mansoni include Armani, Paul Smith, Scappino, Mila Schon, Frette, Bottega del Cashmere,
Napapjri, Patriza Pepe, Pal Zileri, Grimoldi, Les Copains, Anna Rita N, Artemide, Antonini and Bolaffi. In
addition to fashion stores the street has a number of high end designer furniture stores, jewelry stores, art
galleries and unique boutiques with designer items for the home. Several of the stores are within historic
buildings.
Address: Via Manzoni, Milan, Italy
Day 2
09:00 Cimitero Monumentale
A cemetery with many sculptures and intricate headstones
10:20 Pinacoteca di Brera

This gallery housed in 17th century palace holds 14th-20th
century Italian art
12:35 Parco Sempione

A 116 acre park with monuments, public art, pond and
landscaped gardens
13:40 Castello Sforzesco

Sfarzo Castle surrounded by walls and towers and fresco by
da Vinci
15:50 San Maurizio al

Monastero Maggiore
A stunningly beautiful church with frescoes on every surface,
now a concert venue
17:00 Santa Maria delle

Grazie
Site of the da Vinci fresco The Last Supper
09:00 Cimitero Monumentale

This cemetery is famous for the vast amount of sculptures, monuments and elaborate headstones. The tombs
of Milan's wealthiest and most famous residents can be found here. Up until 1816 and the country's
unification Milan had several small cemeteries scattered across the city. Then the burial sites were
concentrated in two locations one for the common people and another, Cimitero Monumentale, for the rich
and famous from all fields. The cemetery layout was designed by Carlo Maciachini and today measures 62
acres.
Visitors to the cemetery can follow the tree lined avenue from the Famedio (Hall of Fame) to the Crematorio
(crematory). On either side of the avenue are the tombs and graves of well known residents. Many of the
tomb stones were designed and created by well known artists. Among the illustrious dead buried here are
Pirelli, Toscanini and Campari. However the real stars of the cemetery are buried in the Famedio or Memorial
Chapel. The tombs of Luca Beltrami, Salvatore Quasimodo and Allessandro Manzoni are within the black and
white striped Famedio building.
Address: Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, 20154

Milano, Italy
The cemetery has an ossuary created by Maciachini in 1865 which runs from one end of the cemetery to the
other like a visual axis. The crematory was the first built in Europe and was designed in the Doric style.
Phone Number: +39 02 8844 1274

Admission: free
Opening Hours: 9:00 am 3:00 pm
You can see a wide range of artistic styles in the tomb stones throughout the cemetery including Egyptian,
Byzantine and Gothic pieces. Boccioni's family tomb is particularly beautiful and consists of a marble
baldachin featuring weeping women at the feet of Jesus on the cross. Giannino Gastiglioni created Campari's
tomb which depicts large sculptures of Jesus at the Last Supper. Other artists who created tomb stones
include Lucio Fontana, Adolfo Wildt, Ciacomo Manzu and Ernesto Bazzaro. It is possible to take a tour of the
cemetery or follow the signs which indicate where the most interesting tomb stones and monuments are
located.
10:20 Pinacoteca di Brera / Brera Art Gallery

Visit Duration: 2 hours
1.7 KM, 22 minutes walking from Cimitero Monumentale
The Brera Art gallery holds paintings created by Italian artists spanning a period from the 14 th to 20 th
century. The gallery shares the Palazzo di Brera with, the Academy of Fine Arts, the Lombard Institute of
Science and Literature, the Botanical Garden, the Astronomical Observatory and the Braidense National
Library. The palace was built in the 17 th century by the Jesuits on the site of an earlier Humiliati convent. The
Jesuits founded an astronomical observatory, a school and a library in the building that was designed by
Francesco Maria Richini and completed by Giuseppe Piermarini in 1773. In the same year the palace was
taken from the Jesuits by Empress Maria Theresa of Austria and turned into the Accademia di Belle Arti. The
building was originally Baroque in style but was later remodeled to include neoclassical elements. The palace
has a beautiful inner courtyard surrounded by two arcaded stories. There are a number of statues in the
courtyard including a bronze statue of Napoleon as Mars (1809) by Antonio Canova.
The art collection on display was originally intended to inspire the students in the academy of art but with the
addition of valuable art the collection grew into one of Italy's most important galleries. The works on display
are by great masters like Caravaggio, Raphael, Andrea Mantegna, Canaletto, Fattori and Giovanni Bellini.
There are approximately 400 works in the collection including contemporary art work. Highlights of the
collection include Finding of the body of Saint Mark by Tintoretto, Raphael's The Marriage of the Virgin ,
Vincenzo Foppa's Polyptych, Supper at Emmus by Caravaggio, Francesco Hayez's Kiss , and Umberto
Boccioni's Riot in the Gallery and The City Rising .
Address: Via Brera, 28, 20121 Milan, Italy

Phone Number: 02-722-631, 02-8942-1146 (for
reservations)
Admission: 10
Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 8:30am - 7:15pm
Web: http://www.brera.beniculturali.it
Transportation: Bus: 61 or 97. Metro: Lanza or
Montenapoleone. Tram: 1, 4, 8, 12, 14, or 27
12:35 Parco Sempione

1.0 KM, 13 minutes walking from Pinacoteca di Brera
This Milan park covers 116 acres behind the Castello Sforzesco and is home to a number of monuments and
works of art. The park was opened in 1893 and designed by Emilio Alemagna. The landscaped park is
criss-crossed with paths and has plenty of open green spaces and tall trees. There is a pond with a quaint
bridge crossing it. Several existing pieces of architecture were incorporated into the park's design including
the Arco della Pace (Peace Arch) and Arena Civica which were both constructed as part of Napoleon's
planned Foro Bonaparte. The arena was designed by Luigi Canonica in 1806 and Napoleon was at the
inauguration. The large venue has been in continuous use since then and even today is still used for special
events. Another structure in the park is the Acquario Civico, which was originally designed by Sebastiano
Locati and constructed for the Milan World Expo in 1906. This aquarium building has a distinctive colored tile
faade. The Torre Branca is a 108 meter high tower constructed in 1933 in the western area of the park
grounds. Visitors can take an elevator to the observation platform to get views across the park and nearby
Sforzesco Castle. The park is also home to several museums including the Palazzo d'Arte Triennale a
prestigious design museum.
Visitors can canoe on the park pond; drink in the park bars; lounge around in the meadows; enjoy outdoor
cafes; kid's playgrounds and recreational facilities. In the park there are works of public art including
sculptures by Arman, Giorgio de Chirico, Francesco Barzaghi and Antonio Paradiso.
Address: Piazza Sempione, 20154 Milano, Italy

Phone Number: +39 02 8846 7383
Admission: free
Opening Hours: winter - 7:00am - 6:00pm,
summer - 7:00am - 7:00pm
13:40 Castello Sforzesco / Sforza Castle

0.3 KM, 4 minutes walking from Parco Sempione
Sfarzo Castle is an historic fortress which houses several of Milan's best museums including the Pinacoteca
del Castello Sforzesco. The original fortress on this site was constructed in 1368 and at that point it had four
80 meter long walls with square towers at the corners. Later the fortress was expanded and converted to a
palace residence. With the proclamation of the Ambrosian Republic in 1447 the palace was destroyed as the
people of Milan saw it as a representing the Visconti regime. One of the leaders of the new republic was
Francesco Sforza who made himself Duke of Milan and had the castle rebuilt with the addition of a central 70
meter tall tower, Torre del Filarete. Sforza's heirs made further additions and changes to the structure
beginning in 1450. During the Renaissance Ludovico Sforza used the talents of Leonardo da Vinci and
Donato Bramante to enhance the interior.
In the next few centuries Milan found itself ruled by foreigners and the castello was used for military purposes.
Under the Spanish the castle became one of the largest citadels in Europe, a star-shaped fort was
constructed with 12 bastions and the external walls were fortified and reached 3km in length. In 1861 Italy
was unified and the building's fate was in the balance. Luckily the castle was saved and converted into a civil
building with many of the original features renovated and rebuilt. The castle's reconstruction was done under
the watchful eye of architect Luca Beltrami.
The complex has a quadrangular layout with three internal courtyards and several impressive towers. Each
corner of the complex has four towers, there are 2 round towers on one faade, the Torre di Santi Spirito and
the Torre del Carmine and two square towers on the opposite faade facing away from the city, the Torre
Castellana and the Torre Falconiera. The complex is entered through the Torre del Filarete, which leads to a
large inner courtyard, the Piazza d'Armi. You can see ceiling paintings by Leonardo da Vinci in the castle's
Sala Delle Asse.
Address: Viale Petfi A. Petrovich, 20121 Milan,

Italy
Admission: Free admission to the castle
courtyard
Opening Hours: Castle courtyard daily 7:00am 6:00pm (7:00pm in the summer). Civici Musei
Castell Sforzesco Tue-Sun 9:00am - 5:30pm
Transportation: Metro: Cairoli, Cadorna, or
Lanza
15:50 San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

0.8 KM, 10 minutes walking from Castello Sforzesco
This Milan church was formally the church of a Benedictine convent today the convent is an archaeological
museum and the church is used by locals and as a concert venue. The church interior is one of the most
stunningly beautiful in the city with frescoes covering every surface and bursting with color. The church took
12 years to complete and was inaugurated in 1515. The church was designed by Gian Giacomo Dolcebuono
and completed by Solari; it was constructed on ancient Roman ruins. The rectangular church has a barrel
vaulted ceiling with decorative ribs, the hall is divided into a public area where the main altar is located and an
area for the nuns (the Hall of Nuns) where the choir is located. There is an impressive organ dating back to
the 1500s designed by Antegnati with decoration by Francesco Medici da Seregno. The breathtaking
frescoes where painted in three different cycles. With most being created after 1530. One of the stand-out
murals is by Bernardino Luini, one of da Vinci's students. In the Simonetta Chapel you can see the work of
the Piazza family and the paintings on the partition wall were painted by Simone Peterzano in 1573. The
painting on the altar is The Adoration of the Magi created in 1578 by Antonio Campi. Outside the church you
can see some of the remains of the original structure in the form of two Romanic towers.
Address: Corso Magenta, 15, Milan, Italy

Phone Number: +39 02 85561
Admission: free
Opening Hours: Tue - Sun 9.30am - 5:30pm
17:00 Santa Maria delle Grazie / Santa Maria delle Grazie and The Last Supper
0.6 KM, 8 minutes walking from San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
This church in the Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie is home to Leonardo da Vinci's fresco The Last Supper
which is within the Cenacolo Viniciano building. The artist spent from 1495 to 1497 painting the scene of
Jesus last meal with the disciples before his arrest. The painting is in the former Dominican convent's
refractory and over the course of time has suffered from damp walls, the fumes and dirt from the convent
kitchen, Napoleons troops using the wall for target practice, WWII bombing, exposure to the elements and
bad restoration efforts in the 18 th and 19 th century. So the painting is not in the greatest condition but is still
one of the most iconic images in art. In an attempt to preserve the painting a limited number of people are
allowed into the room where the fresco is at any one time. Viewers are checked to make sure they are not
carrying anything that could contaminate or damage the painting before being let into the room. It is also
necessary to buy tickets in advance and often long lines form waiting to go in. In addition to the Last Supper
the church is worth taking a look at, it was completed in 1490 by Guiniforte Solari and later additions were
made by Donato Bramante including the dome. The vaults have frescos dating back to the original
construction of the building and the church has beautiful cloisters. Dont miss the door of the church which
dates back to 1463.
Phone Number: Last Supper: 02-9280-0362,

Church: 02-467-6111
Admission: The Last Supper: 10 plus a booking
fee of 2. 5 plus 2 booking fee for EU citizens
18 to 25. EU citizens under 18 and over 65 pay
only the booking fee. Church: Free admission
Opening Hours: Last Supper: Tue-Sun
8:15am-7:00pm. Church: Mon-Sat 7:30am-noon
and 3-7:00pm. Sun 7:20am-12:15pm and
3:30-9:00pm (may close earlier in winter)
Web: http://www.cenacolovinciano.org
Transportation: Metro: Cardona or Conciliazione
Day 3
09:30 Museo della Scienza e
Tecnica Leonardo da
Vinci
Technology and Science Museum focuses on inventions
11:35 Sant'Ambrogio
A Lombard Romanesque church with Lombard stucco
canopy and Tiepolo frescoes
12:45 Civico Museo

Archeologico
Archaeological Museum in former convent with focus on
Milan
14:55 Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

Housed in Palazzo dell' Ambrosiana displaying Italian and
Flemish art, da Vinci sketches
16:30 Piazza Mercanti

A small Medieval square surrounded by picturesque
buildings
17:40 Via Torino

A shopping street for young trendy shoppers
09:30 Museo della Scienza e Tecnica Leonardo da Vinci / National Museum of Science &
Technology
This technology and science museum was opened in 1953 and is named after Leonardo da Vinci and
features an entire section focused on his inventions. The museum is housed in the 16 th century San Vittore
al Corpo Monastery. The museum examines the development of science, technology and mans relationship
with these fields since da Vinci. The museum is separated into sections covering materials, transportation,
energy, communication, da Vinci and his inventions, new frontiers. This is the country's largest science
museum it is spread over 40,000m.
In the Leonardo Gallery there are models of several of the Renaissance artist's inventions. Da Vinci's
drawings were used to create the models which are of machines, the study of nature and several of his
works. Together with the models there are Leonardo's drawings on display and a workshop where the public
can try their hand at working the inventions. Throughout the museum there are 13 interactive areas and
models which can be operated by visitors.
Phone Number: 02-485-551, 02-4801-0016
Among the unusual displays is a piece of moon rock; the S-506 submarine Enrico Toti; a model of da Vinci's
early design for a machine resembling a helicopter and a Foucault pendulum which demonstrates the Earth's
rotation. Visitors can see a collection of maritime transportation, a collection of watches and clock-making and
a display of different kinds of energy sources. One display follows the life cycle of materials from raw
materials to the recycling process. In the transport section there are exhibits on air transportation, where there
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are replicas of war planes; rail transport where there is a reconstruction of a 19 century train station and
water transport. Astronomy, sound and telecommunications are covered in the communications section. The
museum also holds the Regina Margherita Thermal Power Plant which dates back to 1895.
Admission: 8 adults, 6 younger than 18 and

older than 60
Opening Hours: Tue-Fri 9:30am - 5:00pm.
Sat-Sun 9:30am-6:30pm
Web: http://www.museoscienza.org
Transportation: Metro: Sant'Ambrogio
11:35 Sant'Ambrogio / Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

0.3 KM, 4 minutes walking from Museo della Scienza e Tecnica Leonardo da Vinci
This church is named after Milan's patron saint and former bishop who founded the church in 386AD, at the
time the church was named after St. Gervasio and St. Protasio. Over the years the church was expanded, a
Benedictine convent was constructed adjoining the church in the 8 th century and in 1492 Donate Bramante
began construction of the cloisters and portico. The work was continued following damage sustained during
WWII and by 1955 Ferdinando Reggiori had completed the work.
Visitors enter the church through the 11 th century Anspert Atrium from where you can see two bell towers.
The Torre dei Monaci dating back to the 9 th century and the Torre dei Canonici which is a Lombard style
addition from 1128. The atrium is surrounded by a portico, part of which is decorated with animal motifs and
topped with a loggia.
The church is built in the Lombard Romanesque style and has three naves with a ribbed vault ceiling
supported by columns. The focal point of the interior is the ciborium, a canopy decorated with Byzantine
Lombard stucco and supported by Roman porphyry columns. Beneath the canopy is the Golden Altar created
Address: Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, 17-23, 20123
with Carolingian goldwork by Volvinio in the 9 th century to hold the remains of St. Ambrose. The altar
features scenes from Christ's life and the life of St. Ambrose. The remains of Saint Ambrose, St. Protasio and
St. Gervasio are kept in the crypt in a large bronze and glass container. A women's gallery overlooks the two
side aisles of the church. The ceiling of the church apse is decorated with murals which predate the 11th
century structure and one of the chapels features murals by Tiepolo. The church has several chapels
including the Chapel of San Vittore in Ciel d'Oro which features murals depicting Saint Ambrose, Gervase and
Protase.
Admission: Church: Free admission. Sacello di
Milan, Italy
San Vittore: 2
Opening Hours: Mon - Sat 9:00am - noon,
2:30pm - 6:30pm
Web: http://www.santambrogio-basilica.it
Transportation: Bus: 50, 58, or 94. Metro:
Sant'Ambrogio
12:45 Civico Museo Archeologico / Museum of Archeology

0.7 KM, 10 minutes walking from Sant'Ambrogio
Milan's archaeological museum is housed within a former convent, Monastero Maggiore and the adjacent
Church of San Maurizio which dates back to the 8 th century. The convent cloisters hold the remains of a
Roman home from the 1 st -3 rd century; a polygonal tower from the Middle Ages and part of the original Milan
city walls. Within the polygonal tower is a sculpture by Italian artist Domenico Paladino better known as
Mimmo Paladion. The collection of archaeological findings includes pieces from a wide range of eras and
regions. There are Greek ceramics, artifacts from the Bronze Age, medieval gold work, Etruscan statues and
coins from ancient Milan.
The history of ancient Milan (Mediolanum) is given the most prominent position in the museum. The city was
originally founded in the 4 th century BC and by 222BC the ancient Romans had taken occupation of the city.
Among the museum highlights is the world's oldest surviving wooden plough dating back to around 2000BC.
Other items on display include Roman burial stele from the 1 st century AD,; a 5 th century deity statue;
ancient Greek masks; Buddha statues; 10 th century AD statues of the Goddess Shiva from India and
Corinthian helmets from 450BC.
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The museum holds a collection of arts from Gandhara, an area above India once home to an ancient
kingdom. Parts of the museum's collection including the prehistoric and Egyptian sections are displayed in the
Castello Sforzesco Museum.
Admission: : 2 adults, 1 over 65, free 17 and

Opening Hours: Tue-Sun 9:00am-1:00pm,
2:00am - 5:30pm
Transportation: Metro: Cadorna
14:55 Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

0.6 KM, 8 minutes walking from Civico Museo Archeologico
This is one of the city's oldest museums; it was founded in 1618 by Cardinal Federico Borromeo and is home
to display his personal collection. The museum is adjacent to the Biblioteca Ambrosiana which houses written
works by some of greatest historic writers, artists, inventors and historians. The structure which houses both
the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the Biblioteca Ambrosiana is a beautiful building called the Palazzo
dell'Ambrosiana. The art gallery was originally opened to the public in 1618 with 172 paintings and in 1620
the Cardinal opened the Accademia del Disegno. The paintings in the gallery were intended to inspire art
students in the academy. Today the academy is housed in the Palazzo di Brera and has been renamed the
Accademia di Belle Arti.
The original 172 pictures still form the core of the permanent collection, preliminarily they are Italian and
Flemish works from the 15 th and 16 th century. Visitors can see that the cardinal favored paintings with a
religious theme, for example the Adoration of the Magi by Titian and the Madonna of the Pavilion by Botticelli.
Other masterpieces in the collection include Leonardo da Vinci's portrait of a court musician; Caravaggio's
Fruit Basket and one of Raphael's preliminary sketches of his fresco School of Athens which is located in the
Vatican. Later additions to the collection include pieces from other centuries including the 15 th century and
works as modern as the 20 th century. The Cardinal had copies made of several works by great masters of
the Renaissance including Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper , these too are on display in the museum.
One of the museum highlights is a collection of Leonardo da Vinci's sketches, the Codex Atlanticus . The
house which holds the museum is a work of art in itself, visitors can see the Leonardo Hall with a fresco by
Luini and the Federiciana Hall, Ambrosiana's former library.
Address: Via dell'Ambrosiana, 20, 20123 Milan,

Italy
Admission: 8 adults, 5 children
16:30 Piazza Mercanti

0.2 KM, 4 minutes walking from Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
This public square is not far from the Duomo and at one time was the center of Milan's commercial and
governmental life. During the Middle Ages the square was surrounded by important civil buildings like the city
hall, law courts and a prison. This was where a crier would announce weddings and where the city market
was held. Today the hustle and bustle has moved to Cathedral Square while Mercanti Square has retained its
historic architecture.
The Palazzo della Ragione or Palace of Justice was built as the courthouse in 1228 in the center of the
square. On the faade is an equestrian relief of Milan's mayor at the time Oldrado da Tresseno who had
commissioned the building's construction. The statue may have been created by Benedetto Antelami. The
city market was held beneath the building's elegant open arcade facing the square. On the wall of the
Palazzo della Ragione is the scrofa semilanuta, a relief image of a fur covered wild boar (half-woolly sow)
which is a legendary symbol of Milan.
Address: Piazza dei Mercanti,, 20100 Milano,

Italy
In 1316 Matteo Visconti commissioned the construction of the Loggia degli Osii, to house court officials and
offices. Statues of Milan's patron saints adorn the upper level of the building's faade. The Baroque palace,
Palazzo delle Scuole Palatine (Palace of the Schools of the Palatine), stands adjacent to the Loggia degli
Osii, and was constructed in 1645, it boasts sculptures of Saint Augustine and the Roman poet Ausonius.
Next to the palace is the Casa dei Panigarola, a Gothic style building with pointed arches and terra cotta
decoration.
On the north side of the square is Palazzo dei Giureconsulti, which now houses the Chamber of Commerce.
The building has a central bell tower called Torre del Comune which was built in 1272; the bells were used to
warn people of fires, curfews and to make announcements. The statue in a niche on the building's faade is
of Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan probably created by Luigi Scorzini. In the square you can also see
a 16 th century fountain with two pillars which were added in the 18 th century.
The square is the site of the "stone of failed" where disgraced dealers would be made to sit and be ridiculed
as punishment before being taken to prison.
17:40 Via Torino

0.6 KM, 8 minutes walking from Piazza Mercanti
Via Torino is a popular shopping street running from the Duomo to Largo Carrobbio in the Ticinese
neighborhood and the Navigli District. The street is one of the oldest in the city and has a long tradition as a
hub of commercial activity. It is known for its many stores which are geared towards young clientele and stock
trendy fashions. The quality and price of the items on sale vary; this is not an all-luxury or all-bargain
shopping street. You can find low cost clothing at Oviesse as well as expensive fashions at Levi Furs and
classy perfume stores like Limoni. There are jewelry stores including Pryngeps and the chain store, Muji
which sells a wide range of department store items. The street is known for having a large selection of shoe
stores in particular.
In addition to the shops along Via Torino there are a number of attractions like the Basillica di Santa Maria
presso San Satiro, Church of San Giorgio al Palazzo and Tempio Civico di San Sebastiano. Via Torino has
many bars which are always overflowing with young revelers.
Address: Via Torino, Milan, Italy

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10:05 Santa Maria Presso di

11:10 Royal Palace of Milan

12:10 Milan Cathedral

13:15 Piazza del Duomo

13:45 Galleria Vittorio

15:15 Teatro alla Scala

16:15 Museo Poldi-Pezzoli

17:45 Via Manzoni

10:00 Biblioteca Ambrosiana / Ambrosian Library

Address: Piazza Pio XI, 2 - 20123 Milan

10:05 Santa Maria Presso di San Satiro

Admission: Free admission

11:10 Royal Palace of Milan

Address: Piazza del Duomo, 12, Milano, Italy

12:10 Milan Cathedral / Duomo di Milan

Address: Via Gaetano Giardino, 2, 20123 Milan,

stairs, 8 with elevator. Crypt: 2. Baptistery: 2.

adults, 3 children younger than 18 and seniors

Museum: Before its closing, admission was 6

13:15 Piazza del Duomo

Address: Piazza del Duomo, Milan

13:45 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

15:15 Teatro alla Scala / La Scala

Address: Piazza della Scala, Via Filodrammatici,

Opening Hours: Museum 9:00am - 12.30pm,

16:15 Museo Poldi-Pezzoli

Address: Via Alessandro Manzoni, 12, 20121

17:45 Via Manzoni

Address: Via Manzoni, Milan, Italy

10:20 Pinacoteca di Brera

12:35 Parco Sempione

13:40 Castello Sforzesco

15:50 San Maurizio al

17:00 Santa Maria delle

09:00 Cimitero Monumentale

Address: Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, 20154

Phone Number: +39 02 8844 1274

10:20 Pinacoteca di Brera / Brera Art Gallery

Address: Via Brera, 28, 20121 Milan, Italy

12:35 Parco Sempione

Address: Piazza Sempione, 20154 Milano, Italy

13:40 Castello Sforzesco / Sforza Castle

Address: Viale Petfi A. Petrovich, 20121 Milan,

15:50 San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

Address: Corso Magenta, 15, Milan, Italy

Phone Number: Last Supper: 02-9280-0362,

12:45 Civico Museo

14:55 Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

16:30 Piazza Mercanti

17:40 Via Torino

Admission: 8 adults, 6 younger than 18 and

11:35 Sant'Ambrogio / Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

Address: Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, 17-23, 20123

Admission: Church: Free admission. Sacello di

12:45 Civico Museo Archeologico / Museum of Archeology

Phone Number: 02-8645-0011

Admission: : 2 adults, 1 over 65, free 17 and

14:55 Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

Address: Via dell'Ambrosiana, 20, 20123 Milan,

16:30 Piazza Mercanti

Address: Piazza dei Mercanti,, 20100 Milano,

17:40 Via Torino