Milan’s marble cathedral and fashion windows, lakes framed by Alpine peaks and risotto turned gold with saffron. Lombardy runs from Italy’s busiest city to the calm of Lake Como in under an hour.
Milan’s Ambrosian Carnival brings neighbourhood games, outdoor theatre and fancy dress into the city’s extended carnival calendar. Milan keeps celebrating after the Roman-rite carnival has ended, following the local Ambrosian tradition rather than stopping on Shrove Tuesday. Piazza del Duomo is the traditional focus of the closing celebrations, while district activities offer alternatives for families […]
Milan’s New Year celebrations offer a choice between a public gathering and a reserved evening. Piazza del Duomo suits visitors comfortable with an outdoor crowd. A reserved dinner gives the evening a table to return to, while Teatro alla Scala offers ballet before the late-night celebrations. Choose Milan if you want a city evening built […]
Hiring a seated motor scooter in Milan means choosing both a vehicle you are licensed to ride and a way to return it. Cooltra offers daily hire, while eCooltra provides electric scooters for app-based rides. Your licence, riding experience and destination matter more than the appeal of a Vespa. In this guide When to hire […]
Travelling from Trafalgar Square to Piazza del Duomo by rail means taking Eurostar to Paris, changing stations and boarding a separate Milan-bound train. The Paris connection is the deciding part of the journey: your two booked trains must leave room for the station transfer, bags and boarding. A direct Heathrow–Linate flight is the realistic alternative […]
A vegan meal in Milan can be a prepared-food plate at Alhambra, a burger on Corso Garibaldi or a tasting menu at Joia. The useful distinction is whether the whole menu is plant-based or you need to arrange a vegan meal within a vegetarian kitchen. These five restaurants cover lunch and dinner, with orders and […]
A craft-beer stop in Milan can mean a brewery pour near Central Station, a burger beside the Martesana canal or a seated restaurant meal in Lambrate. Birrificio Italiano Milano, La Buttiga Beer Room Martesana, Birrificio Lambrate Golgi and La Belle Alliance each suit a different part of the city and a different appetite. Choose one […]
Choose an ATM if your foreign debit card gives you more euros for the same total outlay after withdrawal and conversion charges, or choose a counter if exchanging your banknotes leaves you better off. In Milan, direct card payments can reduce how much cash you need. Best and Fast Change near the Duomo is one […]
For Milan in winter, pack adjustable warm layers, a warm coat and comfortable closed walking shoes with wet-weather protection. You need an outfit that keeps you warm outdoors but is easy to lighten for museums, cafés and shops. A compact umbrella or a hood adds rain protection without another bulky garment. A few coordinated pieces […]
For Milan in March, pack removable layers, comfortable walking shoes and compact rain protection. A warm jumper over a lighter top, long trousers and an adaptable coat give you more options than a single heavy outfit. Keep the same pieces working for sightseeing and ordinary dinners, with a sleeved, modestly cut top ready for the […]
For Milan in May, pack light, interchangeable clothes, a removable knit and a lightweight jacket. Comfortable walking shoes and compact rain protection will serve you better for city sightseeing than a suitcase built entirely around summer outfits. Short sleeves can work on warmer afternoons, while an extra layer makes the same outfit useful into the […]
