Meet your local insider in the city center and start this Milan Highlights Walking Tour, an urban exploration to discover history, culture and many anecdotes of this unique city where innovation and tradition merge together to create a perfect and interesting balance. Discover many souls of the city, fashion and design Made in Italy, the ancient and iconic monuments, the elegant palaces, the artistic movements and much more.
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Our journey begins in Piazzale Cadorna, where you’ll see the “Needle, Thread and Knot” sculpture that symbolizes many aspects of the city.
The first stop will be at the majestic Castello Sforzesco, a medieval fortress. From the outside your guide will tell you how this Castle evolved into a cultural hub showcasing masterpieces by Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. Stroll down the charming Via Dante, a bustling pedestrian street.
Continue to Piazza Affari, famous for the statue in the middle of the square and for being the center of Milan’s financial district. This square is a fascinating intersection of modern and historic elements. As you move forward, passing by Piazza Cordusio, you will arrive in Piazza dei Mercanti, a medieval square that transports you back in time. Here you can admire the well-preserved medieval structures, including the historic Palazzo della Ragione.
This experience has not come to an end yet! The next stops of the tour are the Scala Opera House, Temple of Opera, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the opulent shopping mall topped with vaulted glass and iron arcades. Conclude your journey at the iconic Piazza Duomo, dominated by the magnificent Gothic Cathedral, the Duomo. Marvel at the intricate details of this Gothic masterpiece and the surrounding monuments.