Known as the fashion capital of Italy, Milan’s impressive array of architecture, boutique shopping, and delicious food (it’s Italy, after all!) all make it the perfect start to a Northern Italy adventure.
If you’re trying to pack as much into your Italian adventure as possible and only have a day to devote to Milan, then we have something in common. I landed in the late afternoon with about 24 hours to spare before leaving for my other destinations. In order to make the most out of my short time in Milan, I packed in as much of the best of the city as I could.
Here is my epic Milan itinerary for just 1 day, perfect for first-timers:
1. Sunrise at Duomo di Milano
If this is your first time visiting Milan, make it a point to visit Duomo di Milano. The most iconic cathedral in Milan that took nearly 6 centuries to complete is worth fighting that snooze button for! I arrived at Duomo around 7am, set up my trusty tripod and took as many travel selfies as I wanted. The early morning peaceful ambience also made admiring the architecture from the outside that much more enjoyable. When I walked past Duomo again later in the afternoon, it was jam-packed with people struggling to get a selfie with the majestic building, which would have ruined the experience for me.
2. Breakfast at Ravizza 1871
… or any other restaurants or cafes that are open at this hour! You will see locals ordering espresso, having a quick chat with the baristas and rushing to go to work. I had a sweet pastry while waiting for the Duomo rooftop entrance to open at 9am.
To avoid long lines as I had a full day ahead of me, I booked a skip-the-line entrance ticket in advance. When I arrived at the entrance at 8:50am, there was already a long queue at the ticket office. With a skip-the-line ticket, I was one of the first few people on the roof top. My ticket included entrance to both the roof top as well as the cathedral. If you plan on visiting the cathedral church, you are required to cover up your shoulders and knees. Wear comfortable shoes as you will have to exit via the staircase even with an escalator entrance. There are options if you prefer visiting only the roof top or only the cathedral:
3. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
You can’t visit Milan without taking in the fashion scene! The photo above was taken early in the morning, before the shops are open. Expect to see way more people throughout the day! The oldest active shopping mall in Italy is adorned with high-end…
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