Milan holiday spots are perfect for a short break or, an extended family vacation.
Stylish, energetic and powerful Milan is arguably the most important city in Italy when we talk of history, industry, lifestyle, fashion, and commerce.
Located in the northwest of Italy and the capital of the Lombardy region it is the second largest city in Italy and houses numerous monuments, museums, and churches including one of the grandest Gothic cathedrals, the Duomo.
For those on holidays looking for the latest trends and retail indulgence, Milan is a place you can’t afford to leave out; this city is famed for its contemporary Italian creativity, fashion, and style all of which are an essential part of the Milan way of life.
Milan’s shopping district including Via Sant’Andrea, Via Montenapoleone, Via Manzoni, and Via della Spiga are chocked full of exclusive designer boutiques.
Plan in your visit to see one of the most famous and popular works of art in the world, Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘The Last Supper’.
You can choose this best-selling tour and be guaranteed advance booking and avoid the ticket lines.
Plus you’ll take a half-day tour of the impressive city of Milan. Leonardo da Vinci’s famous masterpiece, The Last Supper is housed at Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan and has been made a Unesco World Heritage site. There is much more to see and explore in Milan asides Leonardo’s masterpiece.
Your half-day sightseeing tour of Milan will include a walking tour, bringing you closer to Italy’s historical city. You can stop by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery. Brimming with original fashionable shops and cafes, it is oft called the ‘salotto di Milano’ (Milan’s drawing room) for its significance as a common meeting point for people of Milan.
The Sforzesco Castle is a regal medieval Castle and fortress which was once the seat and residence for the ruling family of Milan and today houses several of the city’s museums and art collections. Next, we will take a tour of the splendid Duomo, one of the world’s largest, and most striking Gothic cathedrals. About 135 spires and 3,200 statues are crammed onto the roof and facade of the iconic building.
Visit Milan’s popular Opera House, the fabulous La Scala theatre, founded in 1778 and still in use today, some of the world’s renowned musicians and opera singers have performed here including Pavarotti and Giuseppe Verdi, who has premiered in this very theatre.
Your entrance ticket provides you 24 hour admission to the theatre and museum so you can return the next day for more exploration.
Come explore the exact location where Enzo Ferrari was born, explore the original mechanical workshop where he originated the very first car bearing the distinctive horse emblem and visit the museum were more than 30 classic and modern Ferrari are on display. You can shop at the Ferrari Store at Fidenza Village, which offers discount prices on Ferrari official merchandize. Whether you’re a car enthusiast, a Formula 1 fanatic, or just want to pose for photos in a Ferrari, the Casa Ferrari day trip from Milan is the perfect opportunity to make all your sports car fantasies come true.
We depart Milan in the morning heading towards Modena, the birthplace of the founder of the Scuderia, to reach the Museum of Enzo Ferrari. Having about 10,000 square feet (1,000 square meters) of floor space, the Ferrari Museum offers a peek into the glamorous world of these exotic cars. You can marvel at the original Formula 1 cars, road cars, and sports prototypes for hours; trace the brand’s iconic history through famous collections of trophies, photos and memorabilia.
You can visit McArthurGlen Designer Outlets in Serravalle! McArthurGlen Designer Outlets offer a unique village style shopping outlet with winding lanes and small paved squares which are home to more than 180 designer stores that offer up to 70% discount all year round.
While shopping here you can find over 200 top international brands including Roberto Cavalli, Calvin Klein, Prada, Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Bulgari, Bruno Magli, Swarovski, Adidas, Nike, Fratelli Rossetti, and many more.
When you get tired of shopping, Serravalle outlet offers several large playgrounds for kids and places where you can relax and enjoy delicious Italian gelato.
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