First time in Milan? Tour the iconic places with Paola!｜Italy

Discover Milan like never before on my walking tour "First Time in Milan: Visit the Iconic Sights of the City Center!". A route designed for those who want to immerse themselves in the history, art and countless anecdotes that lie hidden in the center of Milan.

We begin our journey through time at Sforza Castle, discovering the timeless charm of one of Europe's largest and best-preserved castles. Here, I'll tell you all about the loves and intrigues of the Sforza family and share plenty of interesting facts about the castle and its inner courtyards.

After a stroll along Via Dante, we'll arrive at the beautiful Piazza Mercanti: it's one of the most evocative and historic squares in Milan, located in the heart of the city center, just a few steps from the Duomo. In the Middle Ages, it was the center of the city's economic and political life, and poor merchants were often literally left without their breeches in this historic square (I can't tell you any more than that!)

Then, passing through other intriguing spots in the city center, we'll arrive at Piazza della Scala: we'll admire the theater from the outside, and I'll tell you how the nobles in the 1700s did everything in the theater boxes. They slept, they ate, they arranged romantic encounters, and... you'll find out during the tour!

We will then go on to discover all the secrets of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, with its beautiful mosaics and iconic floors: will you also step on the poor Bull of the Galleria?

And finally, we'll arrive at Piazza del Duomo: here I'll tell you why its construction took as long as 500 years, about when picnics were held on its terraces, and how the golden Madonnina protects the city from the top of the Cathedral's main spire!

It will be a continuous journey of discovery, in search of the beauty and secrets behind Milan's iconic monuments!