Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Best Walks
Historical Milan
The Walk
From the Caesars to Mussolini, Milan's strategic position has made for a fascinat-
ing history. Mercantile Milan invented the idea of the city-state and the Edict of Mil-
an (AD 313) ended the persecution of Christians. From Roman origins to Repub-
lican ambitions and industrial pretensions, this walk takes you through Milan's
most tumultuous events.
Start
Piazza di Duomo; metro Duomo
Finish
Piazza Sempione; metro Moscova
Length
3.2km; 1½ hours
Take a Break
Liberty-style Bar Magenta (
Click here
) on Corso Magenta is a good mid-point stop
for a coffee or snack. Otherwise, plan to finish with a picnic in Parco Sempione or
aperitivo
at Bar Bianco (
Click here
).
