From the outside Milan is considered a glamorous, expensive city where you could
easily break the bank. But we have created a list of 8 thrilling sights that you don’t
want to miss (in Milan), and you won’t have to spend a dime.
Piazza Duomo
Located in the very center of Milan stands the cities pride and joy known as the
infamous Duomo. The building is virtually impossible to miss due to its
magnitude, with a capacity to hold more than 40,000 people. The fascinating
church is the fifth largest in the world, taking over six centuries to build and is still
not complete till this day.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Next to the Duomo lies Italy’s oldest and most active shopping center containing
luxury retailers, shops, bars, and restaurants. In the center of the gallery usually
accompanied by a crowd is a mosaic bull that is supposed to grant good luck with
the spinning of your heel on the balls. Even if you don’t buy anything the
architectural and cultural encounter is one you will never forget.
Castello Sforzesco
Among one of the most visited places is Milan is an enormous castle constructed in
the 1300s. The medieval fort has been rebuilt numerous times due to attacks and
was once considered home to Milan’s Duke Lodovico Sforza during the
renaissance period. Today the castle is home to many different museums and
collections or art, being a very big tourist attraction.
Frog Walking Tours
Frog Walking Tours is Milan’s first, original and independent Milan free tour since 2013.
The tours are guided by a small group of locally licensed tour guides full of
enthusiasm who share hidden gems, local stories, and other insider tips when
traveling in Milan. The tour provides relevant interesting information compared to
a classical boring tour that tourists are used to.
Parco Sempione
Open to all, the city’s green lung is fascinating garden with ponds and lush green
lawns giving a break to the classical stone covering most of the city. At almost 100
acres large, Parco Sempione is the largest park in Milan and home to many unique
attractions. The park is a perfect spot to have a picnic, walk the footpaths and enjoy
your day soaking in the beauty of the city.
Navigli District
Home to a variety of different restaurants, bars, and cafes the Navigli district is
the perfect place to find whatever you may want to eat or drink. Aperitivo a word
used to describe pre meal drink is used here as coupon code for a free dinner
with the purchase of a beverage. The canal creates such picturesque views and a
perfect way to spend your day or evening.
Tour Cimitero Monumentale
For those with a spooky taste is Milan’s second largest cemetery containing over
15,000 individual statues. Admiring the intense sculptures and symmetrical
complex is an architectural advocate’s dream. The cemetery is home to Milan’s
most famous buildings and is the resting place of some of Milan’s most powerful
figures.
Piazza Affari and L.O.V.E.
One of the most controversial art pieces in Milan is the giant middle finger that
stands in front of the Italian stock exchanges headquarters. While you may think
the statue is bad, the meaning behind it is much deeper, a message to the ancient
fascists who once ruled before us. The statue is a great place to visit and makes for
an awesome photo opportunity to send to family and friends.