The highlights of Milan

Milan, fashion and design metropolis

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Milan (Milano in Italian) is the economic and cultural capital of Northern Italy. A global center for fashion and design, it is also a considerable city of art, with Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, the Scala Opera and the Duomo among the most visited attractions in the country.

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From Corsica, the most direct route is via the Cors'Express ferry to Genoa: the Bastia-Genova crossing takes about 3 hours, and from Genoa, Milan can be reached in 1 hour and 20 minutes by Frecciarossa train. To get around Milan, the metro (4 lines) and the tram effectively cover all districts. THE Milan Tourism Office offers information on all visits and activities.

The highlights of Milan

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The Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano) is one of the largest Catholic churches in the world. Its Gothic facade decorated with 3,400 statues and 135 spires is a breathtaking sight. Reservation for the terrace is recommended on the Official site of the Duomo di Milano. Next door, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II — a 19th-century covered passage with monumental glass vaults — is home to luxury shops and historic cafés.

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The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci

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La Cena, painted by Leonardo da Vinci between 1495 and 1498, is one of the most famous works of art in the world. Visits are done in groups limited to 25 people for 15-minute slots: reservation on the Cenacle's official reservation site is essential, often several weeks in advance.

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The Brera district and the Castello Sforzesco

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The Brera district is the most bohemian in Milan, with its cobbled streets, art galleries, and lively bars. La Brera Art Gallery is one of the largest art museums in Northern Italy. A stone's throw away, the Castello Sforzesco houses several museums including the Pietà Rondanini, the last unavoidable sculpture by Michelangelo.

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Excursions from Milan

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Lake Como, Turin and Cinque Terre

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The Lake Como is 45 minutes away by train, with its aristocratic villas and villages along the water. Discover also The highlights of Turin 45 minutes away in Frecciarossa. Heading south, Genoa is an hour and 20 minutes away by train — see our guide to Genova And the Cinq Terres accessible from Liguria. For accommodation, compare on Booking.com Milan.

How to get from Genova to Milan?

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Milan, a vibrant metropolis and economic capital of Italy, is located about 140 km north of Genoa. After crossing by ferry, you have two efficient options for reaching the Duomo and the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery.

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Option 1: The train, fast and ecological

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This option allows you to arrive directly in the nerve center of Milan.

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• Logistics: Join the station of Genova Piazza Principe, located only a few minutes from the ferry terminal.
• Journey: Fast Intercity and regional trains connect Genoa to the station of Milano Centrale without change.
• Travel time: Environ 1h30 to 1h50.
• Advantages: No traffic worries at the entrance to Milan and a prestigious arrival in one of the most beautiful train stations in Europe.

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Option 2: Car rental

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Ideal if you plan to visit the famous outlet centers (like Serravalle) located on the way to Milan.

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• Logistics: Several rental agencies are present on the port of Genoa or in the immediate vicinity for assistance as soon as you leave the boat.
• Itinerary: Take the highway A7 (Genova-Milano). It is a direct axis that crosses the Apennines.
• Travel time: Environ 1:45 (according to urban traffic in Milan).
• Advantages: The possibility of transporting your luggage and your purchases with ease.