The beautiful and enchanting city of Milan offers the quintessential tourist so many sights, sounds and flavours all through the day. Exploring Milan at dusk that melts into night-time is a different experience altogether. Something you have to experience to truly understand. You can always go for a Milan night tour package. But if you are a more ‘wander-and-discover’ person like us, let us help you out with some things to do in Milan at night.
In Milan at night, life is still bright.
Do more at Duomo
It is one of Milan’s most noteworthy monuments, built over a span of 6 decades. The history here is as fascinating as the architecture. Go on a night tour along the rooftop of the Duomo for a riveting, unforgettable experience.
It’s show-time at Teatro Alla Scala
The grandeur of this stately building, dating back to 1778 is alluring. Some of the most iconic operas and ballets are held here – Verdi, Puccini and Swan Lake etc. In the night, when the stage comes alive, the entire place looks as if its dripped in gold. When you are here, remember to go for a private box embellished in red velvet and gold.
Art and Curio walk thru’ Brera District
The narrow bylanes of artsy Brera fascinates, as you discover fortune tellers and sophisticated leather shops, apparels, accessories, footwear and jewellery too. Hungry after all this? This foodie haven offers so much. Best way to explore all this ia by foot, cars are not allowed, thankfully.
Go la..la..la.. at La Chiesetta
Done with sightseeing? Head to La Chiesetta. Here, a friendly ambience with some amazing music, drinks and aperitifs await your presence. Once a church, the place has got its own distinct feel about it. Cheers to that!
Modern architecture stands tall, tells all
Glass with class. That describes Piazza Gae Aulenti in just 3 words. The modern architecture enthrals everyone. Coffee shops, Restaurants, a Fountain for the children to play in, retail stores and more. Piazza Gae Aulenti can be conveniently reached by train.
Happy Hours are yours
Did you know, ‘Happy Hour’, a popular concept in Night clubs the world over, started in Milan. Bars and Clubs in Milan shines bright will good moments with a generous sprinkling of liveliness. Frequented by VIPs, Celebrities, Footballers and Models, these club raise the bar of elegance, sophistication. Wednesday evenings, students get special discounts popularly known as ‘Tuition Evenings.’
Navigate the Navigli
The canals of Milan are a sight to behold at night. It also revels with bars, discotheques, pubs, taverns, reasonably priced restaurants and more. When the night gets young, so many young people arrive here to chill out, hang out and stand out.
Star gazing at Porta Venezia Gardens
In the beautiful Porta Venezia Gardens, you can marvel at the beauty of the mighty universe. Here, at the Ulrico Hoepli Planetarium, created by editor Hoepli, you can look at where creations in the sky. Stars, planets, distant constellations add to the wonder and splendour of the night sky.
Other nocturnal attractions:
Dine and Wine at Terrazza Triennale or enjoy Live music at Alcatraz or take a Milan Segway Night Tour.