Every April, Milan hosts the biggest trade fair of its kind in the world – responsible for 10 per cent of the country's GDP. Here's a small guide to the City of Design.
Terrific article Kate. Makes you want to book a flight and hotel room right away!
If you want to view the Last Supper, you have to book months in advance.
Avoid April when the price of Hotel rooms can double because the Furniture exhibition is on.
Metro tickets cost about €2 and are valid for 90 minutes and can be used on trams and buses too. Buy a few in advance from a tobacconist so you have them in your pocket when you need them.
Many local shops still close for lunch between 12.30pm and 3.30pm and cash is often the preferred method of payment in smaller shops and restaurants.
Last tip. Travel with a refillable water bottle. You can replenish it at any of the city’s 500 water fountains.
Thank you for highlights of Milan. I just booked a wine tour to Piedmont that begins in Milan next June. One of the greatest pleasures of traveling is planning and anticipation. Your suggestions will make me happy to contemplate for the months ahead. Brava
I’m headed to Milan in October and want to visit Piedmont. Did you enjoy your tour, and if so, can you provide the name of the group with whom you booked it? Thanks!
Never heard of JJ Martin before and then took a look at upcoming events at the V&A and there she is, giving a talk on 4 July. Some wonderful recommendations. I never think of visiting shops which are out of my price range just to enjoy them as spaces. However, I do find the staff can be intimidating!
Terrific article Kate. Makes you want to book a flight and hotel room right away!
If you want to view the Last Supper, you have to book months in advance.
Avoid April when the price of Hotel rooms can double because the Furniture exhibition is on.
Metro tickets cost about €2 and are valid for 90 minutes and can be used on trams and buses too. Buy a few in advance from a tobacconist so you have them in your pocket when you need them.
Many local shops still close for lunch between 12.30pm and 3.30pm and cash is often the preferred method of payment in smaller shops and restaurants.
Last tip. Travel with a refillable water bottle. You can replenish it at any of the city’s 500 water fountains.
I just had the most lovely day in Milan, all thanks to this guide. This is such a great list of things to see and do -- thank you!
Thank you for highlights of Milan. I just booked a wine tour to Piedmont that begins in Milan next June. One of the greatest pleasures of traveling is planning and anticipation. Your suggestions will make me happy to contemplate for the months ahead. Brava
I’m headed to Milan in October and want to visit Piedmont. Did you enjoy your tour, and if so, can you provide the name of the group with whom you booked it? Thanks!
Never heard of JJ Martin before and then took a look at upcoming events at the V&A and there she is, giving a talk on 4 July. Some wonderful recommendations. I never think of visiting shops which are out of my price range just to enjoy them as spaces. However, I do find the staff can be intimidating!