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Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology, Milan: practical guide for first-time visitors

The Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci (MuST) in Milan is Italy's largest science and technology museum. It covers 50,000 m² in a 16th-century Olivetan monastery, holding over 16,000 objects spanning Leonardo's inventions, transport history, energy, communication, and space. The current…

The Pinacoteca di Brera in Milan, Italy.

Visiting the Pinacoteca di Brera, Milan: practical guide for first-time visitors

The Pinacoteca di Brera at Via Brera 28 in Milan is one of the most important art galleries in Italy. It was founded by Napoleon in 1809 and holds a collection of Italian painting from the 13th to the 20th century that is without equal…

La Scala Theatre Museum, Milan: practical guide for first-time visitors

The Museo Teatrale alla Scala at Largo Ghiringhelli 1 in Milan occupies the neo-classical building attached to the world's most famous opera house, Teatro alla Scala. It holds 240 years of opera history in costumes, portraits, musical instruments, set designs, and archival material. This guide…

Visiting Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano): practical guide for first-time visitors

The Duomo di Milano is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world by floor area, housing 3,400 statues, 135 marble spires, and the gilded Madonnina on its highest pinnacle at 108 metres. This guide was updated in June 2026. Several frequently circulated facts about tickets…

How fast are the direct Milan to Verona trains?

Want to know how fast the direct Milan to Verona trains are? Get travel times, ticket info, and booking tips in our complete transport guide. Milan to Verona trains, summarised The first Milan to Verona train leaves at 6.52am. The Italo and Frecciarossa services are…

The Last Supper in Milan: Can I get tickets on the day?

Do not turn up at the Santa Maria delle Grazie convent in Milan expecting to see Leonardo’s The Last Supper on the day. Individual tickets sell out weeks in advance, but you can get in with a tour guide. Want to just book a Last…