Milan is one of the most expensive destinations in Italy, in the sense that we will see how things are more expensive and our budget is rapidly shrinking. Not in vain is it a place where fashion and haute couture are very present, with high-end stores. However, this is not going to prevent us from enjoy free stuff in Milan during the holidays.
If we are looking for information, in all cities there are cool things to see totally free. You do not have to spend large amounts if you know those days when museums offer free tickets, or shows that are not paid. There are also many monuments that you can enter without paying admission, so you can already make an extensive low cost list to visit Milan.
Visit the Duomo
The Duomo is the cathedral of Milan, and is located in the Duomo Square, a very central place and in which there are other monuments. A visit to the Duomo is essential if we travel to the city, and it is the symbol of Milan, and one of its most outstanding works. But we can not only admire it from the outside, but also from the inside, since admission is free. We can enjoy an interior full of mysticism, with stained glass windows and arches. To go to the rooftop area, where there are gargoyles and other elements, they do charge a fee.
Visit to Castello Sforzesco
This castle built by the Duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza, in the XNUMXth century on a medieval fortress. This castle is a whole complex in which we can see a tower, its walls, gardens, fountains, interior courtyards, the parade ground and also the museums that it houses inside. There is the Archaeological Museum and the Museum of Natural History and there are also traveling exhibitions. Seeing the castle and walking through it and its gardens is free, although we will have to pay a little if we want to see what is in its museums.
Walk through the parks of Milan
El Sempione Park It is one of the best known in Milan. All cities have their large green spaces to escape a bit from the hustle and bustle of the city. Inside there is even a building, such as the Triennale or the Sempione Park Library. At one of its ends we can also find the Arch of Peace, a triumphal arch similar to those found in other places in Europe such as Berlin. In this place what we can best do is relax a little after so many visits and movement. It is a place where people go to play sports and rest.
See Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a XNUMXth century commercial space very well preserved, which seems to transport us back to that time again. In addition, it connects directly with the Piazza del Duomo on one side and the Piazza della Scala on the other. In this way, we can see it all on the same day. It is a place where everyone goes to walk and admire the stores inside, where we can find some of the best-known luxury brands, such as Prada or Gucci. The budget may not reach us to buy something in them, but we can walk through the gallery and take all the photos we want.
Modern Art Gallery
If you don't know what to do one of the afternoons you are in Milan, from the 16: 30 The entrance to the Gallery of Modern Art is totally free. Inside we will find works of contemporary art, and the building is also a place to admire, with its neoclassical style. Tuesdays it's free even from 14:00 p.m. If we like art, we can take advantage, since many of the museums in Milan are paid.
See Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'
To see the work of Leonardo da Vinci it is necessary to book well in advance. It is free on the first Sunday of each month, but being one of the most visited works, you will have to make the reservation with enough time. If you succeed, you will be able to see for free one of the most interesting works of the best-known Italian artist, 'The Last Supper'. Without a doubt, it is a great opportunity that we should not miss if we travel to Milan.
Stroll through the Golden Ring
The Golden Quadrilateral is what they call the most commercial streets of the city in their new area. It is the area where it is possible to find all kinds of haute couture firms, with the best brands. Obviously, it may not all be free if we decide to buy in many of these stores, but if we only decide to walk to admire the haute couture windows, it is a very entertaining place.