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,café or restaurant. Unlike every other gorgeous place I have visited in Italy (and I’ve 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 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).