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Crowds inside a large hall with skylights in the Florence train station.

FLORENCE TRAIN STATION: All About Firenze Santa Maria Novella

Arriving in Florence by train? Taking the train from Florence to Rome, Venice or Milan? Here is my guide to Florence, Italy’s most important train station: Firenze Santa Maria Novella.  I have been taking trains in and out of Santa Maria Novella regularly for the past 15+ years I’ve lived in the Florence area.  Below, …

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Tram moving down a street in Milan. People walk on sidewalks on both sides.

How to GET AROUND MILAN

Planning a trip to Milan – the place in Italy for fashion and design? Wondering how to navigate Italy’s largest metropolitan area?  Milan is a bustling city with a walkable center, good public transportation, and fun vintage trams. I lived in Milan for a year in my early 20s, and have been back countless times …

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Graphic map of the Milan metro system.

How to Use the MILAN METRO

Are you considering using the metro to get around Italy’s largest metropolitan area? Milan’s metro, or subway system, is efficient and easy to use once you get the hang of it.  You don’t even need to speak Italian to feel confident riding the Milan metro! But just in case, I’ve included audio of some important …

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White plate with risotto alla milanese.

WHAT TO EAT IN MILAN

Yes, Milan is famous for being the fashion capital of Italy. And it’s home to a world renowned opera house, important artworks, and architecture. But . . it’s also a great place for eating!  Fashion is king in Milan, and that goes for food as well. Milan is the place to keep up with food …

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People walking in the piazza in front of the Duomo in Milan, Italy.

ONE DAY IN MILAN, ITALY

Determined to visit Italy’s fashion and design capital but only have one day to spare?Flying in or out of Milan on your Italy trip?  Are you a style maven on a tight schedule?  Interested in the trendsetting, modern side of Italy?  Here’s my itinerary for 1 day in Milan, Italy. It’s based on my time …

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View of facade of Duomo in Milan, Italy.

2 DAYS IN MILAN

Flying into Milan on your trip to Italy? Interested in the cutting edge, trendsetting side of Italy? Ready to bask in world famous sophistication, art, music and culture? Milan is Italy’s richest city, with the largest metropolitan area. It’s a world fashion capital, and the best place in Italy to see a living blend of …

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