Best places: Historical landmarks in San Donato Milanese, Italy

👍👍 Filarete was an important architect during the renaissance. He projected this beautiful tower as well as the Ca' Granda building. He also wrote a book called "Sforzinda" (recalling the name of Sforza Castle), suggesting a plan for the ideal of city (actually, the map of renaissance Milan you find i...

Triumphal arch with bas-reliefs & statues, built by Luigi Cagnola on the request of Napoleon.

👍👍 Wonderful architecture, beautiful place. Worth visiting.

Adjacent to the Teatro alla Scala, this historic square features a monument to Leonardo da Vinci.

Notable 1400s building with a cloister around a huge courtyard, part of the University of Milan.

Statue of the first king of a united Italy who ruled from 1861 to his death in 1878.

👍👍 What a wonderful nightlife area this is! We loved it so much that we came here both nights of our stay in Milan. It’s an area full of restaurants, bars, shops, and lots of people at night. I thought it was just a touristic area, but I was very pleased to see that it’s an area frequented by locals t...

👍👍 Absolutely beautiful little neighbourhood. So relaxing walking up and down the canals, in and out of little secret alleyways. Amazing restaurants and cafes along the way to stop for some snacks and spritz. The Basilica was just a short walk away from the canals and a nice sight to see.

Tours are offered of this grand 16-century palace with huge frescoes that serves as the city hall.

👍👍 If you are a fan of Starbucks or not, to visit their Italian flagship store in Milano is definitely worth a visit, especially when you know the history of this company. You will recognize they created in this place a small entertainment world combining their roots from Seattle and the actual store c...

Lavish neoclassical former residence adorned with frescoes & 17th century tapestries, plus tours.

Ornate 17th-century palace housing government offices & a historic performing arts space.

Archeological site made up of 16 Roman marble columns, next to remains of an amphitheater and baths.

Landmark neoclassical pink granite gate with pillars, honoring Napolean's victory in Marengo.

Outdoor exhibitions, markets & concerts often take place in this medieval public square.

Monumental neo-classical style gate located next to 18th century public gardens.

Imposing & ornate stone gateway with a central arch, built in the 1820s & now surrounded by shops.

Pretty park, originally a cemetery, with an 18th-century church & circular porticoed walkway.

Urban-renewal district known for its modern architecture & concentration of offices, shops & parks.

Quaint historic canal back-alley where residents washed laundry, with arty shops & restaurants.