By Esme May
Introduction
This 2 days in Milan itinerary will take you to all of Milan's best sights...
DAY 1
The first day of this 48 hours in Milan itinerary begins with breakfast at stylish...
DAY 1 - STOP 1
The Milan Historical Center is packed with lovely eateries that offer delicious breakfast options. Getting...
DAY 1 - STOP 2
A cemetery might sound like a morbid addition to this list. However, the tombs in...
DAY 1 - STOP 3
On the way back to central Milan and your next stop of Duomo di Milano...
DAY 1 - STOP 4
The Duomo di Milano is one of the most famous landmarks in Europe. Construction began...
DAY 1 - STOP 5
Located one minute from the Duomo on Corso Vittorio Emanuele II lies Italy's oldest active...
DAY 1 - STOP 6
The beautiful Piazza de La Scala is five minutes from Galleria Vittorio II. This giant...
DAY 1 - STOP 7
Located on one side of Piazza della Scala, Teatro alla Scala is a remarkable dedication...
DAY 1 - STOP 8
Piazza Mercanti, or Merchant's Square, is a five-minute walk from Teatro alla Scala, making it...
DAY 1 - STOP 9
By this point, you are probably starving! After walking to the area of your next...
DAY 1 - STOP 10
Castello Sforzesco, also called Sforzesco castle or Sforza Castle, is a ten-minute walk down Via...
DAY 1 - STOP 11
Your next stop is Parco Sempione. This giant nature reserve is the perfect place to...
DAY 1 - STOP 12
Grabbing a pastry and a coffee from the delightful Pasticceria Ranieri to enjoy on the...
DAY 1 - STOP 13
By this point in the day, you are comfortably in aperitivo territory! Aperitivi are pre-meal...
DAY 1 - STOP 14
The Fashion District, or Quadrilatero della Moda, is a seven-minute walk from the Bulgari hotel...
DAY 1 - STOP 15
It's time for food! Italians (and Europeans in general) tend to dine later in the...
DAY 2
Welcome to day two in Milan! This will be another action-packed day, with lots of...
DAY 2 - STOP 1
Your second day in Milan will begin at Panificio Maria Marinoni, a thriving cafe near...
DAY 2 - STOP 2
Walk ten minutes away from Sempione Park, and you will find yourself at the world-famous...
DAY 2 - STOP 3
Santa Maria delle Grazie is the home of Leonardo da Vinci's world-renowned mural, The Last...
DAY 2 - STOP 4
Located about ten minutes from Santa Maria Church is Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio. Saint Ambrose is...
DAY 2 - STOP 5
A five minute walk from Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio is Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Founded in 1618 by...
DAY 2 - STOP 6
If you're looking for a fabulous lunch, Cavoli a Merenda won't disappoint. The eatery offers...
DAY 2 - STOP 7
From the cafe strip surrounding Santa Maria, it is a 20-minute walk across Sempione Park...
DAY 2 - STOP 8
The Brera Botanical Garden is another of the amazing attractions in the Brera area. Also...
DAY 2 - STOP 9
Braidense National Library, or Biblioteca Nazionale Braidense di Brera, is situated about five minutes from...
DAY 2 - STOP 10
The magnificent Santa Maria del Carmine Church is just five minutes from the Brera Gallery...
DAY 2 - STOP 11
Is it really a visit to Italy if you don't eat your weight in gelato...
DAY 2 - STOP 12
Navigli, or the Navigli District, is a short train ride away from Brera. Take the...
DAY 2 - STOP 13
Picking one of the many beautiful bars along Navigli's central canal is the ideal way...
DAY 2 - STOP 14
Your trip to Milan will finish with a delightful dinner at El Brellin. This classic...
Conclusion
Spending 48 hours in Milan is enough time to see many of the city's most...
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