Populated with incredible gothic cathedrals, exquisite art galleries and beautiful city sights, Milan is a dream holiday destination renowned for its rich history, architectural beauty, fashion, food and wine.
Located in the heart of northern Italy within the Milano province and west of Lombardy, you'll discover an array of museums, amazing market food and the best hotels in Milan. Milan Duomo is an awe-inspiring building that spans over six centuries while holidays to Milan are incomplete without taking in the breathtaking views atop the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Teatro alla Scala opera house, just a short walking distance away, provides spectacular performances and Leonardo Da Vinci's painting of The Last Supper is viewable at Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Milan's Quadrilatero d'Oro fashion district, known as the fashion capital of Italy, is a high-end shopping paradise with world-class brands while Brera is home to incredible vintage boutiques. Away from the bustling city, Lake Garda is a must-see Italian lake for a relaxing package holiday to Milan and Lake Como's dramatic scenery is perfect for your next holiday in Milan.
For an alternative holiday experience, you can combine Florence, Venice or Rome with Milan via high-speed rail line to create the ultimate city break adventure. These captivating cities each provide unique highlights, from the monumental Piazza del Duomo to the arched Rialto Bridge and stunning Coliseum.
Not only that, but you can take one of the three airports - Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP), Milan Linate (LIN) and Bergamo (BGY) - for a quick flight to extend your journey.
Sarah
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- Time zone: +1 GMT
- Flight time: Around 2 to 3 hours
- Currency: Euro
- Tipping guideline: At discretion
- Health considerations: travelhealthpro.org.uk/country/111/italy
- Capital: Rome
- Population: 58,697,744 (2023)
- National languages: Italian
- Electricity and plugs: Type C/F - 230V, 50Hz
- Mobile phone coverage: Good coverage
- UK passport visa requirements: gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/italy/entry-requirements
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