What to do in Lombardy

Activities, attractions and tours

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Activities

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off

AU$41
per adult
80% of travellers recommend
City Sightseeing Milan Hop-on Hop-off
Bergamo: City Highlights Minibus or Train

Bergamo: City Highlights Minibus or Train

AU$45
per adult
Bergamo: City Highlights Minibus or Train
Milan: Sforza Castle Entry Ticket with Digital Audioguide

Milan: Sforza Castle Entry Ticket with Digital Audio Guide

AU$33
per adult
Milan: Sforza Castle Entry Ticket with Digital Audio Guide
Gardaland Park: Fixed Day Entry Ticket

Gardaland Park: 1-Day Entry Ticket

AU$86
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Gardaland Park: 1-Day Entry Ticket
Milan: San Sepolcro Crypt Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

Milan: San Sepolcro Crypt Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket

AU$16
per adult
Milan: San Sepolcro Crypt Skip-the-Line Entry Ticket
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall

AU$41
per adult
84% of travellers recommend
Serravalle Designer Outlet Mall
Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket

Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket

AU$43
per adult
92% of travellers recommend
Milan: Cathedral and Duomo's Terraces Entrance Ticket
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Milan: Best of Skip-the-Line Duomo Guided Tour Experience

AU$63
per traveller
82% of travellers recommend
Milan: Best of Skip-the-Line Duomo Guided Tour Experience
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1. Piazza del Duomo

The Piazza del Duomo is the central square in Milan. The spacious piazza is flanked by the Cathedral of Milan (Duomo) and surrounded by centuries-old buildings. This busy square is a hive of activity any day of the week. Start your trip to Milan here, as some of the most significant buildings in the city are close by and the city’s main streets fan out from the piazza. Go shopping at one of the oldest shopping centres in the world, admire the architecture or drink espresso in cafés surrounding the square.
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2. Cathedral of Milan

Stand in front of the Cathedral of Milan (Duomo) to take in one of the largest churches in the world. The many intricate spires of the late Gothic building are truly impressive, and it’s little wonder that this structure took almost six centuries to build. The Duomo is an icon in Milan. It is instantly recognisable in the heart of the city, where it covers almost 12,000 square metres (40,000 square feet).
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3. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the oldest shopping centres in the world. The grand glass-enclosed arcade today houses luxury Italian fashion labels and fine-dining restaurants. Come to admire the 19th-century architecture. Shop at the flagship stores of many of the biggest names in fashion, or sip prosecco in one of the bars. The arcade sits on the Piazza del Duomo.
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4. Villa del Balbianello

Villa del Balbianello is set in a commanding location on the edge of a wooded promontory that juts out from the coastline. Stroll around the handsome building befitting this striking setting and find well-landscaped gardens and an interesting museum.
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5. Teatro alla Scala

Book a ticket to attend a performance of opera, ballet and music at the grand old Teatro alla Scala, which has been running for centuries. Today the opera house also has a museum and hosts performances almost any night of the week. Learn about Italian opera and the history of the theatre. See students walking through the grounds on the way to a class at the prestigious Academy for the Performing Arts, which is also located on this site.
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What to do in Lombardy

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Lake Como

Picturesque towns and historic architecture, mountain scenery and watersports welcome visitors to this captivating destination in northern Italy.
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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.

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Centro Storico

Piazza del Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II are top sights in Centro Storico, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Via Orefici P.za Cordusio Tram Stop or Cordusio M1 Tram Stop to see more sights in the area.

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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.

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Brera

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

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Como City Centre

Como City Centre is popular for its panoramic lake views. Explore top sights like Piazza Vittoria and Teatro Sociale, and you can get around town on the metro at Como Nord Lago Station.

 

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