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Discover Milan with Rafeek

Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan.

Seeing Milan without the story is only half the trip

The problem

Group tours run on someone else's clock, printed signs say too little, and searching for context on your phone pulls you out of the moment. Most travellers leave Milan with photos but no sense of what they actually saw.

How Rafeek fixes it

Rafeek is a personal audio guide in your pocket. Press play at each landmark in Milan, listen at your own pace, and keep your eyes on the place instead of a screen. Guides work offline, so no roaming or signal worries.

What you'll discover in Milan

40 landmarks with their own audio guide — tap any one to read what you'll hear.

10 Corso Como

A pioneering multi-functional space that combines a gallery, a bookshop, a design and fashion store, and a cafe. Founded in 1990, it is a world-renowned destination for lovers of art, fashion, and culture.

Arch of Peace (Arco della Pace)

A monumental triumphal arch located at the start of Corso Sempione, marking a gate of the former city walls. This neoclassical arch was built in the 19th century to celebrate peace.

Armani/Silos

A fashion museum dedicated to the work of designer Giorgio Armani, located in a converted 1950s granary. The space showcases over 40 years of the Armani universe through a curated selection of his iconic creations.

Bagatti Valsecchi Museum

A unique historic house museum that preserves a late 19th-century aristocratic home, with rooms decorated in a neo-Renaissance style. The collection includes Italian Renaissance paintings, sculptures, and decorative arts.

Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore

One of the oldest and most important churches in Milan, originally built in the late 4th century. It features a unique central plan and is fronted by the famous Roman columns.

Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio

One of the most ancient churches in Milan, founded in the 4th century by St. Ambrose, the city's patron saint. It is a magnificent example of Romanesque architecture and holds significant religious importance.

Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest)

A pair of innovative residential towers in the Porta Nuova district, famous for their facades covered in more than 900 trees and thousands of shrubs and plants. These towers are a groundbreaking example of sustainable urban architecture.

Brera District

A charming and artistic neighborhood known as the 'Milanese Montmartre'. It is characterized by its narrow cobblestone streets, art galleries, antique shops, and bohemian atmosphere.

Casa Milan

The modern headquarters of the A.C. Milan football club. It includes the Mondo Milan Museum, which chronicles the club's history, as well as an official store and a restaurant.

Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

An extraordinary 16th-century church, often referred to as the 'Sistine Chapel of Milan'. Its interior is completely covered in vibrant and detailed frescoes by Bernardino Luini and other Lombard artists.

CityLife Shopping District

A modern urban redevelopment project featuring three iconic skyscrapers designed by Zaha Hadid, Arata Isozaki, and Daniel Libeskind. The area includes a large public park and one of the largest urban shopping districts in Italy.

Columns of San Lorenzo (Colonne di San Lorenzo)

A group of 16 ancient Roman marble columns located in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo. They are one of the few remaining relics of Roman Mediolanum and a popular gathering spot.

Fondazione Prada

A contemporary arts and culture institution co-chaired by Miuccia Prada and Patrizio Bertelli. Its Milan venue, a former distillery complex redesigned by OMA, hosts a wide range of exhibitions, film screenings, and cultural events.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

One of the world's oldest shopping malls, housed within a four-story double arcade in central Milan. The Galleria is renowned for its stunning glass-vaulted ceilings, mosaic floors, and luxury boutiques, connecting the Duomo and La Scala squares.

Gallerie d'Italia - Piazza Scala

A museum complex located in Piazza della Scala, showcasing a significant collection of 19th and 20th-century Italian art. The galleries are housed in three magnificent historical palaces.

HangarBicocca

A vast space for contemporary art, located in a former industrial building in the Bicocca district. It is known for its large-scale installations by international artists, including the permanent work 'The Seven Heavenly Palaces' by Anselm Kiefer.

Indro Montanelli Public Gardens (Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli)

The first public park in Milan, established in 1784. It is a beautiful English-style garden that houses the Natural History Museum and the city's Planetarium.

La Scala Opera House (Teatro alla Scala)

A world-renowned opera house in Milan, inaugurated in 1778. It is considered one of the leading opera and ballet theatres globally and has hosted premieres of many famous operas.

Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology

The largest science and technology museum in Italy, dedicated to the famous Italian polymath. It features interactive labs, a vast collection of historical machinery, and a gallery devoted to da Vinci's inventions.

Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano)

The magnificent cathedral church of Milan, a breathtaking example of Gothic architecture that took nearly six centuries to complete. It is the largest church in Italy and the third largest in the world, famous for its intricate facade, countless spires, and rooftop terraces offering panoramic city views.

Milan Natural History Museum (Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano)

Italy's oldest public natural history museum, founded in 1838. It features extensive collections covering mineralogy, paleontology, and zoology, making it a fascinating destination for all ages.

Monumental Cemetery (Cimitero Monumentale)

A vast cemetery renowned for its abundance of artistic tombs and monuments, making it an incredible open-air museum. It features a wide range of sculptural styles from classical to contemporary.

Museo del Novecento

A museum dedicated to 20th-century art, located in the Palazzo dell'Arengario in Piazza del Duomo. Its collection showcases major Italian and international artistic movements, from Futurism to Arte Povera.

Navigli District

A historic and picturesque area defined by its system of interconnected canals, the Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese. It is famous for its vibrant nightlife, with numerous bars, restaurants, and art studios lining the waterways.

Piazza dei Mercanti

A charming medieval square that was the heart of the city's commercial and public life during the Middle Ages. It is surrounded by historic buildings like the Palazzo della Ragione and the Loggia degli Osii.

Pinacoteca Ambrosiana

A historic art gallery that houses the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, one of the world's great libraries. The gallery's collection includes masterpieces such as Caravaggio's 'Basket of Fruit' and Leonardo da Vinci's 'Portrait of a Musician'.

Pinacoteca di Brera

The main public art gallery in Milan, housing one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings. Located in the Palazzo Brera, it features masterpieces by artists such as Raphael, Caravaggio, and Tintoretto.

Pirelli Tower (Grattacielo Pirelli)

An iconic 32-story skyscraper completed in 1958, designed by architect Gio Ponti. For a long time, it was the tallest building in Italy and is considered a masterpiece of modernist architecture.

Planetario di Milano Ulrico Hoepli

The largest and oldest planetarium in Italy, located within the Indro Montanelli Public Gardens. It offers educational shows and projections of the night sky under its large dome.

Poldi Pezzoli Museum

An elegant art museum originating from the private collection of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli in the 19th century. It is known for its diverse collection, including paintings, armor, and decorative arts, displayed in a historic house setting.

Quadrilatero della Moda

Milan's prestigious high-fashion district, often called the Fashion Quadrilateral. It is home to the world's most important luxury brands, with flagship stores lining streets like Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga.

Roman Amphitheatre (Anfiteatro Romano)

The archaeological park containing the remains of the ancient Roman amphitheater of Mediolanum. While only parts of the foundations are visible, the park provides insight into the city's Roman past.

Royal Palace of Milan (Palazzo Reale di Milano)

A former royal palace that served as the seat of government for centuries. Today, it is a major cultural center, hosting large international art exhibitions throughout the year.

San Siro Stadium (Stadio Giuseppe Meazza)

One of the most famous football stadiums in the world, home to both A.C. Milan and Inter Milan. It has a distinctive design and houses a museum dedicated to the history of the two clubs.

Santa Maria delle Grazie

A church and Dominican convent which is a UNESCO World Heritage site, primarily for housing Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'. The church itself is a remarkable example of Renaissance architecture, with a tribune designed by Bramante.

Sempione Park (Parco Sempione)

A large urban park established in 1888, located adjacent to the Sforza Castle and the Arch of Peace. It offers a green oasis in the city center with walking paths, a lake, and several notable buildings.

Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco)

A massive 15th-century citadel built by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan. Today, it houses several of the city's civic museums and art collections, including Michelangelo's last sculpture, the Rondanini Pieta.

The Last Supper (Il Cenacolo)

Leonardo da Vinci's iconic late 15th-century mural, located in the refectory of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. This masterpiece depicts the dramatic scene of The Last Supper of Jesus with his apostles.

Triennale di Milano

A design and art museum located inside the Palazzo dell'Arte in Parco Sempione. It hosts exhibitions and events related to architecture, design, visual arts, and performance.

Villa Necchi Campiglio

A stunning example of 1930s Italian rationalist architecture, designed by Piero Portaluppi. This historic house museum offers a glimpse into the lifestyle of the Milanese upper class, with original furnishings and art collections.

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About Milan

Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026. The city's wider metropolitan area is the largest in Italy, and the fourth-largest in the European Union, with an estimated population of 6.55 million. Milan is considered Italy's economic capital, and its metropolitan area accounts for about 20% of the country's GDP.