The name Milan is synonymous with beautiful things and the people who make them. And, perhaps more than anything else, with money and stores that you probably cannot afford to shop in. (I certainly can’t.)
But there’s much more to Milan than haute labels that will break the bank. The loveliness of Italy’s second-largest city extends to its green spaces, quirky museums, hidden corners, and grand piazzas. And perhaps the most beautiful thing of all? You can see a lot, even in 24 hours. Here’s a guide for just that.
Arrival
Milan’s Malpensa Airport (MXP) sits 30 miles northwest of the city. Opened back in 1909, it is the second-busiest hub in the country, after Rome’s Fiumicino Airport. The two terminals at MXP receive direct nonstop flights from cities around the world, including a few North American ones, such as New York and Montreal.
