Decked in Versace or Prada, Milan makes a fabulous and fashionable first impression. This is the centre of Italian industry, where modernity mingles with prestige. Hop from a Wes Anderson-designed bar to the world's third largest church. Follow up an evening at the opera with a night of electronic music. Anything goes, as long as you follow the dress code and end your day around an aperitivo.
Visit Milan: get started
Make the most of Milan by discovering its top attractions. Spend a day visiting the Milan Cathedral, or Duomo, and catch a show at the world-famous Teatro alla Scala opera house. Stroll through the fashion district of Quadrilatero della moda for the best shopping in Milan. Check out our packages for a stay at the best Milan hotels and great guided tours.
Milan travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Italian
What to bring back
Fashion! Italian-made shoes, leather bags… and an A.C. Milan jersey for soccer fans.
What to eat
Risotto, veal, hearty cassoeula (pork stew), and panettone for the holidays.
Fun fact
This sleek and stylish city boasts a surprisingly scruffy symbol: the scrofa semilanuta, or half-woolen boar, the ancient emblem of the city. Legend claims that the Gallic founder of the city dreamt he followed this fictional, hairy sow to the valley where Milan would eventually be built.
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
