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When is the best time to visit Milan?

During winter, the weather in Milan can get quite cold, with temperatures plunging down to 4 degrees Celsius below zero. But during summer, temperatures might soar up to 36 degrees Celsius. The hottest months of the year are July and August, and the year's coldest months are January and February. Autumn and spring in Milan are pleasant with warm and sunny weather starting in March.

How to get to the center of the city from the Milan Linate airport?

Airport Enrico Forlanini, better known as Milan Linate, is just 8 km away from the center of the city. Board a city bus or the quicker AirBus or Starlink, to get from the airport to Milano Centrale, the Central station. Your bus ride to the center will take around 20 minutes, the buses run at half-an-hour intervals. Getting a taxi is the quickest option with traveling times around 20 minutes.

What are some of the best things to do in Milan?

In addition to being Italy's business center, Milan has a thriving cultural scene, with world-renowned contemporary art museums, galleries and exhibition spaces. In the capital of the Lombardy, the old mixes with the new, and the traditional meets the innovative.

• From the imposing Castello Sforzesco, walk towards the Piazza del Duomo. The Castello is a medieval fortress, built between the 14th and the 15th centuries that now houses museums and art collections.
• At the grand Piazza del Duomo, admire the craftsmanship of the legendary cathedral, taking note of the quirky reliefs decorating the elegant facade. Then roam under the high ceilings of the 19th-century shopping venue Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle II and sit down for an espresso in one of its bars. Just around the corner is the famous Alla Scala – stop by and check the program.
• Enjoy the great art. In Milan, Renaissance masterpieces are to be found at the Pinacoteca di Brera and Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. At the small church Santa Maria delle Grazie, you will have a chance to see Leonardo da Vinci's transcendent Last Supper. Apart from museums with classical art, Milan offers a number of contemporary art and design exhibition spaces, foundations and galleries, like Fondazione Prada or the Pirelli Hangar Bicocca.
• A world-famous fashion destination, Milan is a great place to shop. To get a glimpse of designer novelties, go to to via Montenapoleone with its many boutiques, or explore the city's many vintage shops – they truly have a lot to offer.
• Head to Navigli for an aperetivo and spend your evening at the canals. Ask for a table at one of the many terraces along the canal and indulge in some people watching.