Centro Storico Travel Guide

Milan

A historic European town with old buildings, narrow streets, and a hill in the background.
A hillside town with terracotta-tiled roofs and historic buildings.
A busy urban street with tram tracks, pedestrians, and historic buildings.
A densely packed urban street with historic buildings featuring red-tiled roofs and traditional architecture.
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Stay near popular Centro Storico attractions

A grand cathedral with intricate Gothic architecture, a historic archway, and a spacious plaza.

Piazza del Duomo

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Milan’s main square is surrounded by some of the most significant buildings in the city, including one of the world’s oldest shopping malls and the largest church in Italy.
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Things to do

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

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80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

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per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise

DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise

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92% of travellers recommend
DayTrip to Como, Bellagio and Lugano from Milan with Lake Como Cruise
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour

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per adult
88% of travellers recommend
Lake Como & Bellagio Full-Day Tour
Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket

Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket

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per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket
Split image of the Last Supper and the Cathedral of Milan

Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper

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92% of travellers recommend
Historical Tour of Milan & The Last Supper
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Where to stay in Centro Storico

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A grand, illuminated archway with intricate carvings and a glass dome.

Milan Centre

Piazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are top sights in Milan Centre, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Duomo Station or Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

A modern train station with a distinctive curved roof and multiple tracks.

Central Station

Enjoy the fantastic nightlife in Central Station. Corso Buenos Aires is a worthwhile stop, and you can jump on the metro at Via Settembrini Tram Stop or Via Vitruvio Tram Stop to see more of Milan.

A grand staircase with ornate balustrades and a woman walking down it.

Brera

Shopping, live music and restaurants highlight some notable features of Brera. Make a stop by Pinacoteca di Brera or Orto Botanico di Brera while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Via Cusani Tram Stop or Cairoli Station to get around town.

A canal with buildings on either side, a bridge, and reflections in the water.

Navigli

Navigli is a destination travellers like for its art galleries, and you might hop aboard the metro at Via Valenza Alzaia Nav. Grande Tram Stop or Porta Genova M2 Tram Stop to explore sights like Darsena.

A large classical building with statues on the roof and a well-maintained lawn in front.
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Porta Venezia

Spas, historical sites and shopping highlight some notable features of Porta Venezia. Make a stop by Milan Planetarium or Corso Buenos Aires while you're visiting, and jump aboard the metro at Porta Venezia M1 Tram Stop or Porta Venezia Station to get around town.

Centro Storico Travel Guide