When packing for a trip to Milan, don't forget the essentials like your visa, passport, chargers, camera, some euro and the correct power adaptor. Clothing wise, check out the seasonality guides and pack to suit the conditions - aka plenty of layers for winter and lighter options for summer. Other necessities include a walking shoes, hat, sunglasses and a good pair of jeans. Unless of course you’re travelling for Milan fashion week, in which case we are the wrong people to be asking for packing advice, sorry.

While Milan is quite a large city, most of the main attractions are within walking distance, making navigating on foot a breeze. With this in mind, popular areas to stay include Brera, Navigli, Porta Venezia, Porta Romana, Isola and San Lorenzo.

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Italy offers travellers the chance to experience four unique seasons: primavera (spring) between March and May, estate (summer) from June until August, autunno (autumn) running from September until November and inverno (winter) between December and February. Milan’s climate means it experiences cold winters and hot, humid summers. While summer tends to be the most popular time for tourists, the best time to travel Milan truly depends on what you’re hoping to experience.

As Italy’s hotspot for fashion and culture, it is easy to spend hours strolling through Milan’s art gallerys and museums before giving your credit card a workout at the luxury boutiques and designer stores. When you’re not indulging in some retail therapy, take some time to visit the Duomo Cathedral and La Scala Opera House, treat yourself to a roadtrip or night away at Lake Como and, of course, eat as much gelato and pasta as possible.

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