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What to do in Milano when it rains

In Milan rain changes little: most of what you come to see is already indoors. The Pinacoteca di Brera, the Duomo, the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the house museums easily fill a day, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II was built precisely for strolling under cover. The Terrazze del Duomo and the Navigli can wait.

Below is an indoor route that fills a whole day, and further down every indoor place, sorted by how far it is from you. In the planner you can choose "Indoors only": the outdoor stops drop out and the walks between stops stay short.

An indoor route

  1. Duomo di Milano

    The interior is immense, with some of the largest stained glass in the world and a nave lost in the heights. In the rain you are already in the centre, a few steps from the Galleria.

  2. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

    Built on purpose for strolling in the dry, between the Duomo and La Scala. Everyone stops under the glass dome to look up, and the Camparino is the place for a break.

  3. Pinacoteca di Brera

    Milan's great collection: Mantegna, Raphael, Caravaggio and Hayez's The Kiss. Allow at least two hours, and pause in the courtyard with the statue of Napoleon.

  4. Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

    Behind the Duomo, Leonardo's Musician, Caravaggio's Basket of Fruit and Raphael's great cartoon for the School of Athens. Less crowded than the Pinacoteca di Brera.

  5. Museo Poldi Pezzoli

    The home of a 19th-century collector a short walk from La Scala, with Pollaiolo's Portrait of a Lady. An intimate visit, perfect for a rainy afternoon.

  6. San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

    The fully frescoed church known as the Sistine Chapel of Milan, on Corso Magenta. A few minutes to leave you open-mouthed, close to the Last Supper.

In the form, choose "Indoors only": outdoor stops drop out and the walks between stops stay short.

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Frequently asked questions

What is there to see in Milan when it rains?

The Duomo, the Pinacoteca di Brera, the Last Supper if you have booked, the Museo del Novecento, the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the house museums. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II keeps you dry between stops.

And with children?

The Science Museum and the Natural History Museum work for younger children too. More ideas are on the page about what to do in Milan with children.

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