Day 1 in Milan 🇮🇹 (with transport and tips)

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The best one for short stay is the **3 days ticket for 13€**."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"1️⃣ Our first stop is the beautiful Piazza del Duomo, the epicenter of Milan's cultural and architectural hub, where we are visiting **Duomo di Milano**, the Milan's famous cathedral church."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"🚇 We will be able to get here by metro lines **M1** and **M3** (station _Duomo_)."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"📍 Use Google Maps to see the fastest way to get there from your current location:"},{"title":"Duomo on Google Maps","type":"link","content":"https://maps.app.goo.gl/AzGzNGDFNKxgJ8Rr9?g_st=ic"},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FeruPgIDFqMJIg1myeRwf%2FIMG_1805.MOV?alt=media&token=df846900-b9d8-4690-84a4-e14d37d3673f"},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"📸 After you take some pics of the cathedral itself, you should be on your way to the inside of this monument."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"‼️ I highly recommend to buy the tickets **ONLINE** before the visit to save much time later. There are many options to choose from on the website below."},{"type":"text","content":"DUOMO+MUSEUM ticket is the least expensive one (8€). There is also a possibility of visiting the terrace of the cathedral but it is more pricey and crowded as well. It's up to you though!"},{"title":"Duomo - Tickets","type":"link","content":"https://ticket.duomomilano.it/en/biglietti/"},{"type":"text","content":"Since the ticket include also the entry to the Duomo Museum, you should go and check that one too. It is located right next to the Duomo cathedral."}]},{"address":"Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":45.4658434,"longitude":9.1899401},"media":[{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"2️⃣ Next, we will be walking to the **Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II**, one of the most iconic destinations in Milan!"},{"type":"text","content":"Since it is located on the same square as Duomo, you can get there pretty fastly."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"🧘🏼‍♂️ However, after your visit of the cathedral and the museum, you may get a bit exhausted, especially if you are visiting in summer months when the city is full of tourists. You will spot that most of the people sit on the stairs next to Duomo. There is a small place with benches to your left from the cathedral where you can relax for a while."},{"type":"text","content":"Now when you are done doing that you just need to go straight and cross the square, and there you go, you are in the famous shopping mall."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"💁🏽‍♂️ **TIP for your Instagram**: take a pic in the center of the Galleria, it is really worth it even though this place would be probably really crowded."},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FeruPgIDFqMJIg1myeRwf%2FIMG_1813.MOV?alt=media&token=e54cb537-11c4-42a8-8cd6-bfdd7bebcd51"},{"type":"text","content":"There's a lot to absorb at this stop, so take your time and explore it. When you're ready, take a last look at the Duomo cathedral (don't worry though we will come back here again in the upcoming days) and head over to the metro station so we can move on to the next stop on our journey through Milan's most iconic spots."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FeruPgIDFqMJIg1myeRwf%2FIMG_1823.jpeg?alt=media&token=f930bcc8-974b-479a-8e5b-f5f5d70a7208"}]},{"address":"Trattoria Sabbioneda Da Romolo, Via Alessandro Tadino, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":45.4801592,"longitude":9.2087852},"media":[{"type":"text","content":"Lunch time! 🍝"},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"3️⃣ For the first day in Milan I recommend going to **Trattoria Sabbioneda Da Romolo**, a hidden gem of Milan's culinary scene."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"🚇 To get there, we will take the metro line **M1** (direction Sesto 1 Maggio FS) to station _Lima_. Exact location below👇"},{"type":"text","content":"The ingredients are fresh, locally sourced, and expertly prepared in traditional Italian style."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"📍 To see their menu and the exact location, I am attaching the restaurant on Google Maps:"},{"title":"Trattoria on Google Maps","type":"link","content":"https://maps.app.goo.gl/j17MnQatVMARJVdP8?g_st=ic"},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"🗣️ They are not the best there in speaking English but I can assure you that they will understand you perfectly."},{"type":"text","content":"Take your time to enjoy your meal, and when you're ready to move on, our next stop is just one metro ride away."}]},{"address":"Parco Sempione, Piazza Sempione, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","location":{"longitudeDelta":0.0421,"latitudeDelta":0.0922,"latitude":45.4720981,"longitude":9.1772243},"media":[{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"🚇 From the station _Lima_, take again metro line M1 (direction Bisceglie or Rho Fieramilano) and go to the station _Cairoli_."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"4️⃣ After you get out of the station, welcome to **Parco Sempione**, the heart of Milan's urban oasis. This park stretches over 386,000 square meters, making it Milan's largest park."},{"title":"Sempione Park on Google Maps","type":"link","content":"https://maps.app.goo.gl/1xiRYF1paBxtjJJa8?g_st=ic"},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"🏰 You might notice the Sforza Castle as you walk to the park – this castle played a significant role in Milan's history. It was once owned by the notorious Sforza family, who commissioned artists such as Leonardo da Vinci to work on projects within the castle."},{"type":"video","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FeruPgIDFqMJIg1myeRwf%2FIMG_1825.MOV?alt=media&token=44eaacce-55f2-4c5f-ad84-61f7ad750113"},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"🌳 Now, let's take a moment to walk around and explore the park's hidden gems. Or you may just chill on the bench and look around."},{"type":"text","content":"Did you know that tucked away in the corner of this park is the Arch of Peace? This arch was built in the early 19th century to symbolize peace and celebrate the end of the Napoleonic wars."},{"type":"img","content":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/freeguides-prod.appspot.com/o/assets%2Ftours%2FeruPgIDFqMJIg1myeRwf%2FIMG_1826.jpeg?alt=media&token=34741513-b6b0-47d1-b9dc-870562d46799"},{"type":"text","content":"While we elicit the park's ambiance, let's start slowly make our way back to our accommodation. It's super important to rest from the long and successful day and prepare for even more succesful one tomorrow."},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"🚋 **TIP**: If you want to make the end of your day even more special, walk to the tram stop _Arco della Pace_ and go for a ride with old trams **1** or **10**.\n\nWhen you get on the tram you don’t have to worry about validating your 3 days ticket, as well as on the buses. "},{"stop":"Duomo di Milano, Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy","type":"text","content":"See you next time! 👋\n\nPS: I will be more than happy to hear how did you like this experience. Also, don’t hesitate if you have any questions. Thanks a lot. "}]}]