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Arch of Peace
A monumental triumphal arch at the northwestern end of Sempione Park.
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History
Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio
One of Milan’s oldest churches, known for its Romanesque architecture and spacious atrium courtyard.
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Architecture
Bosco Verticale
Two residential towers with trees and shrubs growing on their balconies in the Isola district.
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History
Colonne di San Lorenzo
An ancient colonnade in front of San Lorenzo, recalling Milan’s Roman past.
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Darsena — Milan’s Historic Harbour
Milan’s historic harbour beside the Navigli canals, with pedestrian waterfronts and views across the basin.
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Architecture
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
A historic glass-roofed shopping arcade linking Piazza del Duomo with Piazza della Scala.
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Culture
La Scala
The celebrated opera house and a defining landmark of Milan’s musical life.
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Culture
Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology
A national museum of science, technology and transport with galleries devoted to Leonardo da Vinci.
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Architecture
Milan Cathedral
Milan’s Gothic cathedral, known for its marble facades, forest of spires and the golden Madonnina.
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Culture
Monumental Cemetery
A historic cemetery with monumental tombs, sculpture and the central Famedio building.
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Culture
Museo del Novecento
A museum of twentieth-century art in the Arengario building on Piazza del Duomo.
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Architecture
Piazza Gae Aulenti
A pedestrian square surrounded by the contemporary towers of the Porta Nuova district.
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History
Piazza Mercanti
A medieval square near the Duomo, surrounded by historic civic buildings.
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Culture
Pinacoteca di Brera
An art gallery in Palazzo Brera with a major collection of Italian painting.
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Culture
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
A former monastery church whose interior is covered with Renaissance fresco cycles.
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Culture
Santa Maria delle Grazie and The Last Supper
A church and convent complex whose refectory houses Leonardo da Vinci’s The Last Supper.
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Architecture
Santa Maria presso San Satiro
A small church near Via Torino, famous for Bramante’s illusionistic perspective choir.
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Parks
Sempione Park
A large urban park behind Sforza Castle, with walking paths, lawns and ponds.
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History
Sforza Castle
The former residence of Milan’s dukes, with fortified towers, courtyards and museum collections.
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Vicolo dei Lavandai on Naviglio Grande
A lane beside Naviglio Grande preserving a historic outdoor laundry place.
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