Rome for Milan

Find yourself in the middle of the fashion capital, a magnet for designers, artists, and models. Milan has an ancient city centre with high buildings and palazzos, drawing people from all over the world to see the city of glamour.

Must do:

See The Last Supper: Visit the 15th Century Convent of Santa Maria della Grazie, which houses Leonardo Da Vinci’s famous fresco. What’s a trip to Italy without a little Da Vinci? Go shopping: Absorb the city’s high fashion and visit the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a huge glassroofed shopping arcade lined with elegant shops, bars and restaurants.

Must try:

Risotto alla Milanese: This is an important dish to try in Milan. The saffroninfused dish is made with plenty of butter, giving it a rich, creamy texture. Cannoncino: The combination of a buttery, flaky puff pastry with Italian cream makes a tasty treat for the taste buds. Countless Milanese children have been bribed into doing their chores with the promise of these bite-sized delights.

Getting there:

Fly from London with Ryanair.