What to Do in Milan When You Have only 24 Hours, Milan, Italy

If you are on a flying visit to Milan, and are wondering what sights you absolutely must see, then this guide gives you the lowdown of what to do in Milan if you only have 24 hours in the city.

Let me start by saying that I am not a fan of Milan. It is a big, concrete sprawl, and the locals have clearly missed the memo that Italians are fun-loving and welcoming. These Italian imposters are snooty, casting disapproving glances at anyone daring to enter their bar,caf茅 or restaurant. Unlike every other gorgeous place I have visited in Italy (and I鈥檝e visited often!), Milan is way too serious for its own boots.

Frankly if I had the choice, I would spend my 24 hours somewhere else. Places like Pisa, Roma or Florence are much more worthy. There, La Dolce Vita entices me to linger, to maybe buy an apartment and cancel my return flight.

Another option would be to escape to one of the many thermal spas, located in the聽nearby mountains, and avoid the disdainful Milanese, and organised chaos which seems to be a fixture of this city. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).

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Guide Name: What to Do in Milan When You Have only 24 Hours
Guide Location: Italy » Milan
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Article (B))
Author: Anne Slater-brooks
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Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:

Milan Central station
Milan Cathedral
Galleria Emmanuelle Vittoria
The Milanese Canals
Porto Genova

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