Milan Things to Do - Milan For Adventure Seekers

Italy’s second most populated city, Milan is simply busting with interesting things to do. In this diverse metropolis, the historical past meets the modern present as interesting buildings of yesteryear nestle alongside chic boutiques, cool clubs and luxurious hotels. While many people travel here on a weekend city break, they often end up extend their stay, enchanted by the city’s cosmopolitan feel and diverse amenities.

Walking tours
Visitors will discover a whole host of beautiful buildings in Milan, most of which are conveniently located within walking distance of each other. In fact, it is possible to cover all of the main buildings that can be found in the heart of the city in around four hours, and one of the main highlights here is the 14th century Milan Duomo, which can the distinction of being the world’s third largest cathedral.

Live music
Lovers of live music will be in for a treat when they explore Milan, as the city is home to its own orchestra. In addition to classical music, jazz is also popular here, and can be heard on weekday evenings in venues such as Scimmie. Many of the leading hotels in Milan also have their own bars, where a wide range of live music can be heard, especially on Friday and Saturday nights.

Shopping opportunities
Milan is a shopper’s playground, and even those who usually shy away from shopping while on holiday will find it hard to resist sneaking a pick at some of the city’s chic boutiques and winding shopping streets. Outlets from famous designers such as Armani, Gucci and Versace can all be found here, especially along streets such as Via Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga, Via Manzoni and Via Sant'Andrea.

Nightlife
Culture vultures will want to take in a show at the Piccolo Teatro di Lilano in the evening, as this is where some of the city’s grandest performances are staged. This grand theatre was founded in 1947 by Paolo Grassi and Giorgio Strehler, and the resident theatre company stage a wide range of dramatic performances throughout the year. Milan also boasts a large number of bars, pubs and clubs, which are great places to let your hair down after a busy day of sightseeing.

Watch a football match
Sports fans will want to make sure they catch a match played by Ac Milan or FC Internazionale during their visit to Milan, wile lucky visitors may even be able to watch the two teams play against each other in one of the special matches that are known as Derby della Madonnina. While tickets don’t come cheap, no true football fan would be able to pass up the chance to watch one of these legendary teams play on their home turf.

Festivals
The streets of Milan really come alive during the festivals, which occur several times throughout the year. One of the most vibrant of these is the Milan Marathon, while is usually held in the middle of April all the way through the city centre, while the Milan Jazzin’ Festival features a whole host of jazz musicians from around the world and is popular with music lovers.

Eating Out
Eating out in Milan is popular with both visitors to the city and locals, and the tables of street cafes and restaurants are packed during warm weather, allowing plenty of opportunities for people watching. Some of the best places to eat include Giadrini Pubblici and Stazione Centrale, while there are plenty of stylish cafes to be found around the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele shopping arcade.

Lek Boonlert is an editor and content reviewer at DirectRooms and is responsible for all Milan Hotels content.