What to see Milan: Tourist attractions, monuments and places to visit

Castles, palaces and mansions

Brera Palace Located in the old quarter of Brera this beautiful eighteenth century palace is home to the famous Art Gallery, the Academy of Fine Arts (Milan's art school), the National Braidense Library, the Astronomical Observatory and the Botanical Gardens.
Castello Sforzesco Castello Sforzesco has a square plan, with the side of 180 yards and four corner towers. Throughout its history has been repeatedly attempted destruction in 1476 during the "Golden Republic"

Cemeteries

Monumental Cemetery Between the sacred and profane, this cemetery is an expression of funerary art from 1800 until today. Many famous people have been buried in the memorial chapel at the entrance.

Churches and places of worship

Basilica di San Lorenzo The Basilica, located in Corso di Porta Ticino, is one of the oldest churches in Milan. In the churchyard are the famous Columns of San Lorenzo
Basilica of Saint Ambrogio A bit hidden but one of the most beautiful and oldest churches in Milan. The old courtyard, the beautiful interior frescoes, the golden altar, the chapels: everything is worth of a visit, even the museum hosting tapestries and art objects.
Church of San Bernardino alle Ossa Following the collapse of the bell tower of St. Stephen in 1642, the church was renovated once in 1679 by Giovanni Andrea Biffi (one of the architects of the Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano), who intervened mainly on the facade dand
Dome Splendid example of mastery of 1400 architects. The construction of this enormous church began in 1386 and ended during 1900. From the roof, a beautiful view on Milan and Po Valley. Inside the Dome there is the Cathedral Museum with priceless treasur
The Last Dinner and Santa Maria delle Grazie Beautiful church in a Dominican convent of 1500 with the famous Last Dinner by Leonardo da Vinci located in the refectory. Saved by a miracle during the Second World War, attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year.

Museums

Inter & Milan Museum In the historical Meazza stadium, home of the two Milan's football teams, you can visit this unique museum that tells the story of Inter and Milan.
The Ambrosiana's Pinacoteca The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana is in the building where the headquarters of the famous Biblioteca Ambrosiana, was founded by Federico Borromeo in 1621 to combine its existing library, and initially began as an academy of painting and sculpture.