Things to do in Milan

Milan is Italy's business and fashion capital, but its historic centre is compact and easy to explore on foot. The marble Duomo took almost six centuries to finish, and its roof terraces let you walk among the spires. A short tram ride away, the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie still holds Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, seen by small timed groups.

The city is also the gateway to the Italian lakes and the Alps. Lake Como is about an hour north, Switzerland's Lugano and the Bernina mountain railway are within a day's reach, and Genoa and the Ligurian coast are an easy train ride south.