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Milan: Art, Pizza, and Golden Light

A short walk from a quiet church to the city's beating heart, ending with a slice of pizza as the afternoon sun hits the Duomo.

Best time: 15 OctoberAbout 120 min

Timeline

  1. 16:27

    Pizza AM

    Grab a slice of pizza at Pizza AM. It is just two minutes from Santa Maria al Paradiso, open from noon, and perfect for a quick, casual start.

  2. 17:12

    Santa Maria al Paradiso

    Visit Santa Maria al Paradiso. This late 16th-century church has preserved much of its interior decoration and paintings. It is a quiet moment before heading into the busy center.

  3. 17:42

    Duomo

    Walk 17 minutes NNW to the Duomo. Admire the massive white marble facade and its many spires from the piazza. This is a free view and sets the scene for the golden light.

  4. 18:27

    Flash

    Head to Flash, a 13-minute walk from the Duomo area. Open until 01:00, it is a reliable spot for a proper pizza dinner as the golden light fades.

Local tip

The walk from the church to the Duomo takes about 17 minutes. Keep an eye on the time so you catch the golden hour at the cathedral around 17:57.

Check before you go

  • Pizza AM is open Mo-Su 12:00-23:00.
  • Flash is open Mo-Su 12:00-01:00.

Built from places in the Wikivoyage guide to Milan (CC BY-SA 4.0), with open map data from OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

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