Benvenuti a Milano!ASMMUN takes place on the doorstep of one of Italy's most touristic cities. During your time here, you would be remiss not to take advantage of proximity to our many incredible churches, museums and restaurants. See a selection of curated highlights below, and don't hesitate to ask for more suggestions and tips.
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General travelling tips
- Have all students download the Google Maps app
- Everyone should download the Milan map offline - This will allow you to use all the maps without internet. GPS works even in plane-mode, so no one should get too lost.
- Star your hotel and the ASMMUN venue, as well as all of your planned attractions and restaurants - This will make all sites easy to find on the map and will make it easier to plan. Make sure everyone in the group knows each day's plan and where to go on the map if they get lost.
- Download the map below to guide your walking tour.
Suggested walking tour
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Important transport Tourism Restaurants Hotels Universities
Important transport Tourism Restaurants Hotels Universities
Major Attractions
At ASMMUN, we want to help you explore our beautiful city. There is a suggested walking tour that takes 1-2 hours below, and we may provide a free guided version depending on interest and weather.
Porta Romana / Lodi
City Center
Brera / Garibaldi
Navigli
Porta Romana / Lodi
- Fondazione Prada - One of the best known museums of modern art in the city
City Center
- Duomo - The fourth largest cathedral in the world and the heart of Milan. Our walking tour will only see it from the outside, but it's worth getting tickets to walk on the Duomo's roof, especially if the weather is nice!
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - A beautiful covered covered gallery
- Teatro alla Scala - One of the most famous opera houses of the world
- Castello Sforzesco - The city castle with a large park behind it.
- The Last Supper* - Famous painting by Leonardo Da Vinci, but this is not covered by our free tour. Note that if you plan to buy tickets, you should do so at least two months in advance.
Brera / Garibaldi
- Pinacoteca di Brera - The most famous art museum of the city.
- Porta Nuova - The modern architecture center of Milan.
- Cimitero Monumentale - A beautiful monumental cemetery full of sculptures and history.
Navigli
- Navilgo Grande - These central canals make a must-see neighborhood for dinner while in the city. See the restaurant tips below.
- Colonne San Lorenzo - Pretty courtyard dating from the Roman period.
Restaurants
Milan is a truly great city for the gastronomically inclined. Dinner in Italy typically starts at 7pm, and restaurants will not usually open before this time. Enjoy some of our recommended restaurants below:
Porta Romana / Lodi
Brera / Garibaldi
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Porta Romana / Lodi
- Cocciuto or Rossopomodoro - Excellent pizzerias near the heart of Porta Romana.
- Casa Tua - Tuscan specialities with nice outdoor seating near the heart of Porta Romana.
- Giulio Pane e Ojo - Roman specialties near the heart of Porta Romana.
- U Barba - Ligurian restaurant with good pesto and a Bocce ball court in the back.
- Un Posto a Milano - Outdoor seating in an old cascina, but very popular.
- Gelateria Porta Romana or Laboratorio or Artigianale N 22 - Excellent gelato for dessert.
- Pizzeria Gino Sorbillo - One of the most traditional and best pizzas in the city. It does not take reservations, so arrive at 30-40 minutes before they open if you want a table.
- Fratelli la Bufala or Rossopomodoro - Excellent pizzas near the Duomo.
- La Piadineria - An Italian version of fast food consisting of wraps (piadine menu) with fillings of your choice (this is a common lunch of mine!)
- Rinascente Food Hall - A great food hall on the top of the Rinascente mall with view on the Duomo.
- Luini Panzerotti - No seats and cash only, but a cheap and popular bakery open since 1888.
- GROM or Cioccolatitaliani - Excellent gelato for dessert
Brera / Garibaldi
- Eataly - Large food hall with specialties from around Italy.
Navigli
- I Capatosta - Good pizza along the water of the Navigli
- BurgerWave - Hamburgers on a small offshoot of the Naviglio Grande
- Rinomata Gelateria or Amorino - Excellent gelato for dessert
University Visits
Milan is home to some of Europes best universities. The following selection includes institutions which offer full undergraduate degrees in English.