What to see in Milan the first time: must-see stops

To the question what to see in Milan one should replace the what with the how: how to see in Milan? With fresh eyes, free from preconceptions about the city, having in mind that Milan is really also the capital of Art and Culture. So, how – what to see in Milan? The guided tour we propose here is simple and straightforward, ideal for visiting Milan seen in its iconic places, the icons found on all posters or depictions of the city. Our guided tour starts precisely from the most representative Milanese place, immortalized countless times by films and literary pages: the Duomo of Milan. Monument, symbol of the city, the largest Gothic building in Italy, the history of Milan, icon of the city worldwide, the Fabbrica del Duomo. Our professional guides will tell you all the peculiarities and anecdotes behind its spires, colorful stained glass windows, the Madunina golden. A fascinating story, which began at dawn in 1386 and is still able to captivate millions of people from all over the world. Leaving the Duomo, we continue visiting Milan at another symbolic place immediately adjacent: the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. A covered gallery built by Giuseppe Mengoni and connecting Piazza Duomo with Piazza della Scala, it is considered the city’s Salotto, with its upscale stores and historic cafes. Let our tour guides tell you about the allegories depicted in the frescoes that decorate it and the typical superstitious gestures that are customarily performed around the Taurus symbol of Turin. And immersed in this nineteenth-century atmosphere, be amazed as you enter Piazza della Scala. Here, our guided tour of Milan will show you the most famous theater in the world, the La Scala Theater, the temple of opera in Milan and an elegant design by architect Giuseppe Piermarini. The square overlooked by the theater gives our tour guides the opportunity to complete the guided tour with an exceptional overview of the architecture of the buildings that surround it. Palazzo Marino, Palazzo Beltrami, striking in their Mannerist and eclectic architecture respectively, hide many stories to tell, from the troubled vicissitudes of the owners, to the illustrious people who lived there, to some strange legends… At the end of this guided tour, we are sure you will exclaim a yet I pass by there every day, amazed by the many curiosities that the historic center will have revealed to you! And if you do not live or work in Milan, even better: you will have discovered the heart of the city and will be even more curious to visit many other Milanese treasures.