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MUSEUMS & LANDMARKS

Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie
A famous Renaissance church which contains, among others, the mural of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci on the refectory wall.
Location: Piazza di Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan 20123
legraziemilano.it
Duomo di Milano
An impressive gothic-style cathedral in the heart of Milan. Climb up its highest spire to witness the gold colored Madonnina statue and breathtaking views of Milan.
Location: Piazza del Duomo, Milan 20122
www.duomomilano.it
Sant’Ambrogio Basilica
A magnificent example of Romanesque architecture with two red brick bell towers, an enormous atrium, a crypt containing the remains of three saints, and a remarkable sarcophagus.
Location: 15 Piazza Sant’Ambrogio, Milan 20123
Sforza Castle
After undergoing numerous transformations, this iconic 15th century castle is now home to museums that exhibit significant cultural and civic artefacts, including Michelangelo’s masterpiece, the Rondanini Pieta.
Location: Piazza Castello, Milan 20121
www.milanocastello.it
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
A former 16th century Benedictine convent, worth visiting for its spectacular interiors and exquisite frescoes by Bernardino Luini.
Location: 15 Corso Magenta,Milan 20123
Monumental Cemetery
An extraordinary open-air museum that is actually a cemetery! Here you will see some of the best works by significant Italian sculptors of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Location: Piazzale Cimitero Monumentale, Milan 20154
Pinacoteca di Brera
One of the most outstanding galleries in the world housing, among others, Caravaggio’s ‘Lamentation of Christ’ and Raphael’s ‘The Marriage of the Virgin.
Location: 28 Via Brera, Milan 20121
pinacotecabrera.org
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Home to some of the greatest paintings of all time, such as The Musician by Leonardo da Vinci, The Basket of Fruit by Caravaggio, and the magnificent Vases of Flowers by Jan Brueghel.
Location: 2 Piazza Pio XI, Milan 20123
www.ambrosiana.it
Teatro alla Scala
One of the most celebrated opera houses in Europe, featuring world renowned operas, concerts, theater, andas ballet performances.
Location: 2 Via Filodrammatici, Milan 20121
www.teatroallascala.org
La Triennale di Milano
A contemporary design and art museum, housed in the Palazzo dell’Arte, which was designed by Giovanni Muzio and built between 1931 and 1933.
Location: 6 Viale Emilio Alemagna, Milan 20121
www.triennale.org
Rossana Orlandi Gallery
A former tie factory that has been converted into an exhibition space dedicated to young designers who are personally selected by gallerist and talented scout, Rossana Orlandi.
Location: 14/16 Via Matteo Bandello, Milan 20123
www.rossanaorlandi.com
Prada Foundation
Housed in a former distillery, it holds permanent and temporary exhibitions by leading artists. Inside you will also find a cinema and the famous cafe designed by film director, Wes Anderson.
Location: 2 Largo Isarco, Milan 20139
www.fondazioneprada.org
South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology
A museum specifically established in 1998 to house Ötzi, the world’s most famous glacier mummy who dates back to about 3300 BC.
Location: 43 Via Museo, Bolzano 39100
www.iceman.it
Museum of Modern & Contemporary Art of Trento & Rovereto
The MART is home to important art collections representing many different art movements. Check out the museum’s exhibitions and temporary shows as well as interesting educational activities.
Location: 43 Corso Angelo Bettini, Rovereto 38068
www.mart.trento.it