1) VISIT THE CIVIC MUSEUMS
Every first Sunday of the month (Sunday at the Museum) and on the third Tuesday of the month you can get free entry in all the civic museums of Milan. Read “Pinacoteca di Brera”
2) KNOW THE CHURCHES OF MILAN
With the exception of the Duomo Cathedral of Milan, all the churches in the city, with their works of art kept inside, can be visited without an entrance ticket. Read “Tour of the Churches”
3) ADMIRING THE MONUMENTAL CEMETERY
The Monumental Cemetery is a true open-air museum that can be visited freely every day, which periodically hosts readings, concerts and guided tours. Guided tours are also organized. Read “Monumental Cemetery”
4) VISIT THE ABBEYS IN THE HINTERLAND OF MILAN
The “Strada delle Abbazie” encloses the belt to the south of Milan with the monastic complexes of Chiaravalle, Viboldone, Mirasole, Morimondo, all open to free visits or guided on special occasions. Read “Out-of-town trips”
5) WALKING FOR THE PARKS OF MILAN
Milan offers more than 50 parks, as well as green spaces and gardens, for a relaxing break surrounded by nature. Read “The parks”
6) RELAX IN THE GARDEN OF VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO
Hidden within the walls of the house, the garden of Villa Necchi Campiglio is an oasis of peace within the ‘quadrilateral of silence’, not to be missed.
7) DISCOVER THE BOTANICAL GARDEN AND THE BRERA ACADEMY
A stone’s throw from the Pinacoteca, Palazzo Brera itself contains a precious botanical garden dating back to the eighteenth century and an Astronomical Museum open to the public. Read “Brera and the Botanical Garden”
8) PRACTICE AN SPORT TO HYDROSCAL
At Idroscalo you can freely practice running, skateboarding, skating, sport fishing, use the Cross Country (cross country) and Mountain Bike routes. Free access also to the Villaggio del Bambino, to Aulì Ulé – The Garden of Forgotten Games and the Art Park.
9) GO FOR ANTIQUES MARKETS
Antique and vintage enthusiasts can not miss the Brera market and the Navigli market. Read “Brera District”
10) DISCOVER THE NEWEST PORTABLE SKILLS
Do not miss the new district of Porta Nuova with its famous Skyscrapers such as “The vertical forest” “The Diamond” “The skyscraper Unicredit”. Read “Porta Nuova District”