6 Iconic Places You Must Visit in Milan

No other country on the world map is as synonymous with fashion as sunny Italy. Italians, raised amidst the culture of antiquity and renaissance, and encountering beauty in their everyday lives, have turned life into true art. Milan is not only the capital of fashion, but also the center of modern design and a place where at least one lover of aesthetics has left their heart. Check out our list of 6 iconic places in Milan that you must visit!

1. Dell Duomo - Milan Cathedral

Our tour of Milan begins at the most iconic location, known from the covers of the first pages of travel magazines - Piazza del Duomo. Here, we can marvel at two symbols of the city - on one side, the magnificent Gothic Cathedral of the Nativity of St. Mary, and on the other, one of the most beautiful shopping galleries in the world - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Let's focus on the Cathedral for now. This architectural gem, construction of which began in 1386 and was completed during Napoleon's reign, where he was crowned as king, attracts thousands of tourists. Its interior is mesmerizingly lit with colorful light of stained-glass windows.

2. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele

To the left of Piazza del Duomo is the aforementioned Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Originally designed as a street dedicated to Emperor Franz Joseph, but due to changing geopolitical circumstances, the Italians decided to name it after the first king and unifier of the nation, Vittorio Emanuele. Today, the gallery houses boutiques of famous Italian and French designers.

3. Quadrilatero della Moda

Fashionistas and trendsetters should keep an eye on the infamous Bermuda Triangle of fashion, where more than one credit card limit has been lost. The Golden Triangle of Fashion, along with Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, is the most important fashion district in Milan, featuring boutiques of Italian designers such as Giorgio Armani, Versace or Dolce and Gabbana.

4. 10 Corso Como

Although this place only emerged in 1990, it has already managed to become a staple in any cultural guide to Milan. 10 Corso Como is an area that includes dozens of shops, galleries, bookstores, as well as trendy restaurants, which represent the avant-garde of contemporary art. Initially, 10 Corso Como was established by former Italian Vogue editor Carla Sozzani as a bookstore and art gallery, but soon other intriguing boutiques and eateries started to join the complex, and since 2003, a small hotel has been operating there as well.

5. Il Triennale Design Museum

Milan is also the capital of global design, and every interior architecture enthusiast will find something for themselves here. Il Triennale Design Museum is the number one place when it comes to style and innovation in design. Fans of modernism should not miss it.

6. The Last Supper in the refectory of the monastery at Santa Maria delle Grazie

Last but not least... Although this place is filled with tourists on a daily basis, you can't miss this iconic stop on the Milan tour, especially since despite ongoing renovations, The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci is subject to the passage of time and is slowly fading. The fresco created by the master da Vinci was created over 3 years and is admired today for its extraordinary proportions. Some even attribute to it a deeper meaning and ties of da Vinci with secret societies. However, there is no confirmed information on this matter.