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Be inspired by the Last Supper

 

Visiting ‘The Last Supper’ is not so easy as you think.. Located on a wall inside a convent, the fresco was long neglected, leading to some damage that authorities are now clambering to undo. As a result, limits have been set on visitors. Only 30 people are allowed inside the climate-controlled room at any time and they may only stay for 15 minutes, after waiting in an air-locked room beforehand. But believe us, it is worth the effort! ​

 

Take a walking tour through art and design

 

Step inside San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, sometimes called “Milan’s Sistine Chapel” to discover an unassuming chapel completely covered in stunning Renaissance frescos. Visit the imposing Sforza Castle to learn about the family who sponsored much of da Vinci’s work and brought Milan to prosperity. Stop for a coffee before continuing to explore Milan city center. Walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and learn about Teatro La Scala as you pass it, the home of opera in Milan – and a powerhouse on the international scene

 

Take in the view from the Duomo roof top

 

The Duomo of Milan is the largest church in Italy, and it took almost six centuries to complete, but it was worth it every day. You’ll be able to walk the whole way around the structure on three different levels to admire its arches and sculptures up close and personal. Forget about Paris’s Notre Dame – this is easily the most fascinating church roof in the world.

 

 

Have dinner on tram! 

 

Trams have always been very popular in Milan since the 1920s. You can experience an evening ride on a vintage tram serving up dinner with wine, run by the ATM transport authority. 

 

Visit the Sforza Castle

 

You'll leap back in time to the 15th century; when the Sforza family ruled the city and, as patrons of Michelangelo, brought us some of the world's greatest art. Here you'll see the armory, admire the huge collection of art, furniture, and musical instruments and, most exciting of all, Michelangelo's last great masterpiece, the Rondanini Pietà.

 

 Be intrigued by the bone chapel 

 

Just a stone's throw from Milan Duomo, there is a very interesting chapel, decorated with human bones from an old hospital cemetery. You don't see many ossuaries these days so any visit is special, but this one is particularly so, with a beautiful 17th-century fresco painted on its ceiling.