Milan Events and Things to Do During the Expo

By Martha Bakerjian

Italy Travel Expert, about.com

During Expo Milano 2015, many special events and things to do are scheduled from May 1 through October 31 in the city of Milan itself. Huge crowds are expected for the Expo so it may be even more difficult than usual to get tickets to see da Vinci's masterpiece, The Last Supper. Be sure to buy tickets in advance and if you want to stay in the city center, book your hotel in advance too.

The following information about special exhibits and events was provided by Mary Anne Evans:
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Art Exhibitions in Milan During Expo 2015

Coordinating the theme of Feeding the Planet at the Expo, Arts and Foods, Rituals since 1851 is the story of how the two are bound together.  Kitchen implements and models and images of picnics, building designs, film, graphics and more show how the vision and consumption of food has evolved since the Great Exhibition in London in 1851. It’s at the newly opened Arts and Food Pavilion in the Milan Triennale in the city itself and runs through November 1.

Milan has become one great art gallery with exhibitions put on throughout the year on Leonardo da Vinci; Giotto; art from the Medicis, and modern photography . The Palazzo Reale exhibits paintings, sculptures and more from the golden period for the arts in the Visconti and Sforza dynasties from the 14^th to the 15^th century; the Palazzo dell Ragione has Italia inside out, an exhibition of photographs from Italian and international photographers.

Music and Other Events

Other events in Milan itself include farmers markets, 3 days of Pianocity, a festival where 300 pianists will perform just about everywhere: in trams, restaurants and the open air; free concerts in the Piazza Duomo; a book festival and many more events that can be found on the Milan Tourist website.

What to See in Milan

Milan's top sight is its stunning Duomo, the largest Gothic cathedral in the world. Be sure to take the elevator or climb the stairs to the Duomo rooftop for great views and a close-up look at the gargoyles and spires. Milan's top things to see and do include museums, La Scala Opera House, relaxing in one of the parks, and of course shopping.

For a guided tour, Select Italy offers a small group tour of Milan's Cathedral and Rooftop or Discovering Milan's Masterpieces half-day tour or if you're an art lover, take a tour of the Pinacoteca di Brera Art Gallery with Walks of Italy.
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Expo Milano Ticket and Tour Packages:

Select Italy offers 2 different specials that include a guided tour in Milan and Expo tickets (in US dollars):

• Milan Expo Made Easy includes Expo 2015 reservation and ticket, a guided tour of Milan's Cathedral and Rooftop, and a round trip train ticket between Milan and the Expo.
• Milan for Foodies: Inside and Outside the Expo includes an open date skip-the-line Expo ticket, round trip train ticket between Milan and the Expo, and a 3-hour guided food tour in Milan.

Or for a day out of town, see these suggestions on where to go for a day trip from Milan.