Start your exploration of Milan at the iconic Duomo di Milano, the 5th largest church in the world. Then hit the fashionable Quadrilatero della Moda district and window shop at flagship stores like Gucci and Prada. Make your way to the Pinacoteca di Brera, a world-renowned art museum. End your day at the vibrant Navigli district, with plenty of bars and restaurants alongside the canal.
Start your day by visiting the Sforza Castle, the former residence of the Milanese aristocracy. Then head to the nearby Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science & Technology, a fascinating homage to the Italian inventor. End your day at the ultra-modern CityLife shopping center for upscale shopping and dining.
Your first stop is the Cenacolo Vinciano, where you can admire the famed painting of the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. After time spent at the museum, take a nature walk through the beautiful and expansive Sempione Park. Then sate your sweet tooth with some traditional gelato from one of Milan’s many artisanal gelaterias.
Your first stop is the Porta Nuova business district, which has been transformed into a hub of street art and urban renewal. Head northwest to Isola, a hip neighborhood for foodies, where you can try traditional Milanese dishes like risotto Milanese. End your day with a nightcap at the ritzy bar atop the striking Bosco Verticale building.
Wrap up your Milan trip with some last-minute shopping at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping malls and home to many luxury Italian brands. Then pay a visit to the nearby Ambrosian Art Gallery, replete with works by Caravaggio and Botticelli. Round off your trip with a classic Milanese meal at the renowned Il Luogo di Aimo e Nadia.
If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Crespi d’Adda or the classic Italian countryside town of Bergamo. Alternatively, cut down the itinerary to 3 days by removing days 2 and 4, or 4 days by removing day 4.