I am going to Germany for business and decided to stop and visit family in Italy. Due to a mix up I will have 24 hours free in Milan. Any ideas what to do?
Posted by
US Pacific Northwest
10344 posts
These are some of the popular sights:
DuomoGalleria Vittorio EmanueleLeonoardo's Last Supper (requires advance reservations)La Scale Opera House and MuseumBrera Art GallerySforza Castle
Posted by
Florence
362 posts
I second the Pinacoteca di Brera if you are into art, a great painting collection - and the Duomo and square, etc. Here is what I did on a day in Milan: http://www.florence-on-line.com/further-afield/day-trip-to-milan.html
I also wouldn't miss a few minutes at the train station - it is an amazing piece of architecture.
Posted by
Coraopolis, Pa, USA
1018 posts
When you visit the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele make sure you find the ceramic bull on the floor and spin on his testicles for good luck. It is an old Milanese custom. I do it every time I am in Milano.
Buon viaggio,
RB
Posted by
OP
Portland, Oregon, USA
2 posts
Thanks all. I think the best way to see everythng might be to do the hop on hop off tours. Seeing I will be just off the plane from a flight originating from the US west coast, bus might be the best way to go.
I wil probably see the train station when I hop the train down to Genoa to visit my family.
Molte grazie per vostri suggerimenti.
Chris