What to see

Things to See in Milan: The Story Behind the Giant Bronze Disc

Looking for unusual things to see in Milan? Just minutes from the Duomo, Arnaldo Pomodoro’s monumental Grande Disco has a fascinating story — and a...

Trams in Milan: The Vintage Icons Still Rattling Through the City

From the unmistakable clang of a 1920s tram to today’s sleek modern carriages, trams in Milan are more than public transport — they’re part of...

Villa Necchi Campiglio Milan: Where 1930s Milan Got Fabulous

Villa Necchi Campiglio Milan is part architectural masterpiece, part time capsule, and part lesson in how the Milanese did quiet luxury long before quiet luxury...

Secret places in Milan that don’t quite look like Milan

Explore the most enchanting secret places in Milan, where colourful villas, storybook houses and unusual architecture paint a completely unexpected portrait of the city. Quartiere...

Milan in August

What to do in Milan in August 2026: the best events, exhibitions and summer experiences. Let’s address the elephant in the room: yes, it’s hot....

Italian Summer Holidays: 3 Completely Different Ways to Experience Italy in the Summer

Whether your perfect Italian summer holidays involve glamorous beach clubs, rolling Tuscan hills or cool mountain air, these three destinations offer completely different experiences and...

One of the best Weekend Trips From Milan: escaping to the countryside

Why the forests, the hills and quiet villages of Northern Lombardy make one of the loveliest weekend trips from Milan Part of the appeal of...

Trip from Milan to Lake Como: A Relaxed (and Realistic) Way to Experience the Lake

How to enjoy a trip from Milan to Lake Como without turning your day into an exhausting ferry-hopping marathon. Lake Como is one of the...

The Devil Wears Prada 2 Milan Locations — and Why the Film Chose Them

From the iconic Galleria to the glamorous Fashion District, a closer look at the places where The Devil Wears Prada 2 was filmed in Milan....

Spring in Milan: What to See and Enjoy This Time of Year

Spring in Milan: the best walks, cafés and seasonal pleasures to experience the city By mid-April, spring in Milan is no longer something you anticipate...