# Milan in 2 days: day-by-day itinerary

> Two days in Milan cover the highlights and the museums. Day one: the Duomo and its roof, the Galleria, La Scala, the Sforza Castle, the Last Supper and an evening on the Navigli. Day two: the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana with Leonardo and Caravaggio, the basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Via Monte Napoleone and the Bosco Verticale in Porta Nuova.

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## Day 1

1. [The Last Supper](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/last-supper.md) — YesGo score 72/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Paid, booking only
   ↓ 15 min on foot
2. [Sforza Castle](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/sforza-castle.md) — YesGo score 48/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Courtyards free, museums paid
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 14 min on foot
3. [La Scala](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/la-scala.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h · Paid
   ↓ 4 min on foot
4. [Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/galleria-vittorio-emanuele.md) — YesGo score 60/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 3 min on foot
5. [Milan Cathedral](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/milan-cathedral.md) — YesGo score 63/100 (Yes, go) · 1 h 30 min · Paid
   ↓ 20 min by transport
6. [Navigli](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/navigli.md) — YesGo score 41/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Free

Total with walks: 8 h 56 min

## Day 2

1. [Bosco Verticale](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/bosco-verticale.md) — YesGo score 51/100 (Yes, go) · 30 min · Free
   ↓ 20 min by transport
2. [Pinacoteca di Brera](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/pinacoteca-di-brera.md) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 2 h · Paid
   Lunch break, about 1 h
   ↓ 12 min on foot
3. [Via Monte Napoleone](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/via-monte-napoleone.md) — YesGo score 44/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 45 min · Free
   ↓ 16 min on foot
4. [Pinacoteca Ambrosiana](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/pinacoteca-ambrosiana.md) — YesGo score 37/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 1 h 30 min · Paid
   ↓ 14 min on foot
5. [Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/sant-ambrogio.md) — YesGo score 47/100 (Yes, if nearby) · 40 min · Free

Total with walks: 7 h 27 min

## What to see in Milan in 2 days

Day one follows the one-day route: the Duomo, Galleria, La Scala, the castle and the Last Supper, with the evening by the canals. Day two is for painting and modern Milan. The Brera sits in a bohemian quarter of narrow streets and cafés, the Ambrosiana is by the Duomo, and Sant'Ambrogio is next to the Catholic University.

On the evening of day two, stroll the fashion Quadrilatero, Via Monte Napoleone, Via della Spiga and Via Sant'Andrea, then head up to Porta Nuova, where the Bosco Verticale and Piazza Gae Aulenti look their best lit up at night.

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## Day two: the Brera and the Ambrosiana

The Brera is a former Jesuit college that now houses a picture gallery, the Academy of Fine Arts and a botanical garden. Don't miss Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin, Caravaggio's Supper at Emmaus, Mantegna's Dead Christ and Hayez's The Kiss. Allow about two hours.

The Ambrosiana holds Leonardo's Portrait of a Musician, Caravaggio's Basket of Fruit and Raphael's huge cartoon for the School of Athens. Sant'Ambrogio is one of the city's oldest churches, with an atrium, a golden altar and 5th-century mosaics.

## More to see

With a third day, take the train to [Lake Como](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/lake-como), about an hour away, tour the [San Siro](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/san-siro) stadium, or walk [Parco Sempione](https://yesgo.io/italy/milan/parco-sempione) and climb the Branca Tower.

## Tips

- Book the Last Supper ahead and avoid museums on Mondays.
- State museums are often free on the first Sunday of the month, but busier.
- Churches require covered shoulders and knees, and large backpacks are often refused.
- Italy uses the euro. Cards and contactless are accepted almost everywhere; carry a little cash for cafés and markets. Buy museum tickets ahead on official sites, where closing days are listed too.
- See the Bosco Verticale in the evening, when it's lit.

## Questions

### What should I see in Milan in 2 days?

Day one: the Duomo, Galleria, La Scala, Sforza Castle and Last Supper. Day two: the Brera, the Ambrosiana, Sant'Ambrogio, Monte Napoleone and the Bosco Verticale.

### Are 2 days enough for Milan?

Yes, for the city; a third day suits Lake Como.

### Which Milan museums are worth it?

The Pinacoteca di Brera, the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the Sforza Castle museums.

### When are Milan's museums closed?

Most close on Mondays, including the Last Supper.

### How do I get from Milan to Lake Como?

By train in about an hour to Como, then by boat on the lake.

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