🇮🇹 First Stop in Europe: 2-Day Milan Deep Dive — Day 1

Milan | Italy Day 1: In-Depth City Exploration | Iconic Landmarks + Hidden Gems 1️⃣ Duomo di Milano ✨ A must-visit landmark! Experience the grandeur of Gothic architecture. Buy the rooftop ticket for a breathtaking panoramic view of Milan. 📌 Tip: Tickets are sold at the office behind the cathedral (right corner). Book online in advance to skip long queues! 2️⃣ Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II ✨ Stroll through Europe’s oldest shopping arcade—luxury and art combined. Don’t forget to spin three times on the bull mosaic for good luck! 🐮🌀 3️⃣ Sforzesco Castle + Parco Sempione ✨ Explore this medieval castle—free entry to the courtyards! Then, walk directly into the lush Parco Sempione, perfect for relaxing. 🏰🌳 4️⃣ Arco della Pace ✨ At the end of the park stands this majestic triumphal arch—great for photos! 📸 5️⃣ Santa Maria delle Grazie — The Last Supper ✨ Home to Da Vinci’s masterpiece. Tickets must be booked 1-2 months in advance! 📌 Tip: Even without tickets, you can admire the church from outside. 6️⃣ Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio ✨ A classic Romanesque church and the resting place of Milan’s patron saint, Sant’Ambrogio. Peaceful and solemn. ⛪ 7️⃣ Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore + Colonne di San Lorenzo ✨ One of Milan’s oldest churches, surrounded by 16 ancient Roman columns—where history meets modernity. 8️⃣ Basilica di Sant’Eustorgio ✨ A hidden gem said to house relics of the Three Wise Men. Full of stories and charm. 9️⃣ Gelateria La Romana ✨ Milan’s popular gelato spot! Must-try flavors: caramel and pistachio—creamy and not too sweet! 🍦 🔟 Naviglio Grande (Milan Canal District) ✨ As night falls, explore the trendy canal area with cute boutiques, romantic vibes, and great restaurants and bars! 🌙🍹 #Italy #EuropeTravel #MilanDiaries #TravelDeep #HiddenGems #EuropeGuide #TravelTips #Wanderlust #MilanTravel 🇮🇹✨