A city of glamour, sophistication and unrivaled sassiness. Milan is the capital of fashion and style. Shop among some of the most amazingly designed clothing. Milan is also well known for breathtaking architecture, opera and nightlife. Milan is a city with pulse and drive. Experience it for yourself and experience the vacation of a lifetime.

Weather and Geography

Milan lies in the northern part of Italy. The wintertime highs get down into the 40's with summertime highs being in the low-80's and the most rainfall occurring in May although each month gets its fair share of showers.

Quick Facts

• The third largest Christian church in the world is located in Milan. It's the Duomo and it's a highly visited religious monument. You'll want to check it out if you'd like to see a bit of the city's history.



• Milan is known for its amazing operas. Those who are interested in opera will want to visit Teatro alla Scala. It's a part of Milan's culture and remains the home to La Scala di Milano opera company.

Expert Travel Tips

• Spend a night out getting to know the restaurants and bars in the area. The southwest side of the city is a particularly good area to enjoy a drink or bite to eat in the cafes. Those who want to drink in Milan need to be 16 years old.



• Take a jaunt over to the Centrale Taccani a Trezzo. This will be particularly interesting to those who marvel at architectural masterpieces. You'll find patterns in the stone as well as carvings that make the Centrale Taccani a Trezzo part of architectural history.



• Shopping galore! Head over to Montenapoleone to experience boutiques and incredibly elegant fashions. You'll spend tons of time here and every minute of it will be stylish and glamorous.



• You'll spend a ton of time walking around when going on tours so make sure you wear comfortable shoes and are prepared for the weather.