Two days for sightseeing in Milan is not a lot, but not a little either. Now you will definitely be able to visit the most important sites. These are temples, museums, palaces, architectural monuments and statues. First of all, carefully read the article Milan in 1 day, mark the attractions that interest you and pay more attention to them. The main attractions of Milan can be divided into two parts and distributed accordingly over two days. This will give you more time for shopping and entertainment.
If you don’t have enough money or time for museums, I’ll tell you what else you can see in Milan.
Vertical forest (Bosco Vertikale):
These are two residential buildings with a height of 111 and 76 meters, on the facades of which up to 2 thousand trees and shrubs grow. These buildings were awarded the international Highrise Award in 2014 as the most beautiful and innovative high-rise buildings in the world. The trees are selected in such a way that when the seasons change, they acquire different colors: on the southwestern side - evergreen, on the northeastern side - deciduous. They are planted in special containers to prevent them from growing. The drip irrigation system automatically supplies water to the roots.
Address of the "Vertical Forest": Via Gaetano de Castillia, 17.
To get there, take the M2 green or M5 purple metro line, stop Porta Garibaldi.
Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale):
This is not just a cemetery, but a real museum that will amaze you with the grandeur of the marble statues. It was opened in 1866.
Representatives of the Italian elite are buried here - famous and unforgettable composers, politicians, poets, artists, musicians, financiers. Famous Italian masters worked on the creation of sculptural compositions.
I would like to draw your attention to the monument to the famous Camparis family, at the entrance to which you will find a stone analogue of Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper.”
Here are a few more graves:
Address of the monumental cemetery: P.le Cimitero Monumentale.
How to get there: green M2 metro line, stop Garibaldi, bus №43, 70, or tram №3, 4, 7, 11, 12, 14, 29, 30, 33.
Church of Sant'Eustorgio :
The Basilica was built in the XI-XII centuries, but in the XIV-XV centuries it was added many Renaissance chapels. The Basilica has the tallest bell tower in Milan and can be seen from anywhere in the city.
Pilgrims traveling to Rome and Jerusalem come to the temple on purpose. They are primarily interested in the special holiness described in the Bible. We are talking about the relics of the “Three Kings”, which are highly revered by Christians all over the world.
Admission to the church is free, but to the museum located in it there is a fee (6 euros).
Address of the Church of Sant'Eustorgio: Piazza Sant'Eustorgio 1.
How to get there: green M2 metro line, stop S. Agostino, bus №71, N15, stop P.za Ventiquattro Maggio, tram №3, stop P.za S. Eustorgio.
Pirelli skyscraper (Grattacielo Pirelli):
This skyscraper is the first multi-storey building built in Milan. In 1955-1959, this was done by Alberto Pirelli, president of the concern for the production of automobile tires. The construction of this skyscraper violated the city law prohibiting the construction of a structure higher than the Milan Cathedral - the height of the building is 127 meters - 19 meters higher than the cathedral. The length of the 32-story hexagonal building is 60 meters, width – 18 meters. To get out of the problematic situation, an exact copy of the statue of the Virgin Mary erected on the spire of the Duomo was placed on its roof. Unfortunately, today it can no longer be seen, since a plane crashed into it in 2002.
Pirelli skyscraper address: Piazza Duca d'Aosta, 5.
To get there, use: green M2 or yellow M3 metro line, stop Centrale FS (Central Railway Station), bus №42, 60, 82, or tram №2, 5, 9, 33.
Basilica of Santa Maria Presso San Satiro:
The basilica was built in the XV century. It is distinguished by the fact that the altar is painted in such a way that it seems that the arch extends inward for tens of meters.
The basilica was built on the site of a former chapel. According to legend, in 1242 a certain Masanzio da Vigonzone lost all his property at cards. Enraged by this, he rushed to the fresco, which depicted the Virgin Mary and the baby Jesus, and stabbed it with a knife. Blood spilled from the fresco. Stunned, Masanzio fell to his knees and asked for forgiveness. He spent the rest of his life in prayer and doing good deeds. In 1817, the artist Agostino Comerio depicted this event in his fresco. She is visible above the Virgin Mary.
Admission to the basilica is free.
Address of the Basilica of Santa Maria Presso San Satiro: via Torino 17-18.
The Basilica is a short walk from the Duomo. To get there, take the red M1 or yellow M3 metro line, stop Duomo.
Statue of L.O.V.E.. Many may think that this statue is dedicated to lovers, but when they see it, they will experience a real culture shock:
It should be noted that this scandalous work by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelani was supposed to be on the square for only 120 minutes, but they changed their mind and left it.
The statue is located about 800 meters from the Duomo, in front of the headquarters of the stock exchange, and protests against gambling in the financial affairs of the city. L.O.V.E. means: liberta, odio, vendetta, eternita (freedom, hatred, revenge, eternity).
Address of the statue L.O.V.E.: Piazza degli Affari.
To get there, take the red M1 or yellow M3 metro line, stop Duomo.
Velasca Tower (Torre Velasca):
The 26-story skyscraper, 106 meters high, was built in central Milan in 1950. It resembles a giant mushroom and is a symbol of the end of World War II and the new reconstruction. To get there, from the Duomo you should first go along Via Pattari, and then along Via Larga.
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