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Top 10 Best Free Places to Visit in Milan

Milan is the one of Europe’s main cultural centers. Known for its food, fashion, football, and cosmopolitan vibe, this city is on many visitor’s European itineraries. Unfortunately, like most other desirable urban destinations on the continent, it is not cheap to spend time in Milan. However, a handful of the city’s best attractions (arguably some of the most sought after sights in all of Europe) can be enjoyed without having to part with a single Euro. Here are the ten best free attractions in Milan.

1. Quadrilatero d’Oro

Milan vies with Paris for the title of fashion capital of the world. This makes it a great place to see high-end fashion designs (even if you don’t intend to buy anything). The

The Duomo

Milan’s main cathedral is a prominent part of the city’s skyline. The Gothic-style church is adorned with hundreds of thin spires and statues. It is possible to spend hours wandering the exterior looking at the intricate details of the building. The interior is equally inspiring. It costs €6 to climb to the top of the cathedral, but the views of Milan’s skyline from in between the spires could make it seem like a worthwhile expense.

3. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele

Piazza Mercanti

This plaza is smaller than the Piazza Duomo (which sits next to the famous church mentioned above), but arguably more authentic. It was the center of the city’s commerce and government in past eras (it was first built in 1228). The statues and buildings in this area offer a glimpse into Milan’s colorful past.

6. Giardini Pubblici (Public Gardens)

This spacious green area in the center of the city is one of the few truly natural spaces in Milan. Aside from allowing people to take a break from the urban landscapes that dominate most of the city, the gardens boast some interesting attractions, including a lake, an impressive collection of statues, and fresh-water springs.

7. Parco Sempione

This is another large public green-space. It sits in the shadow of the Castello Sforzesco. The park boasts statues and ponds as well as sports fields, a library, theater and museum. Another welcome freebie for visitors to Sempione: there is no charge to connect to the wireless internet network that is available throughout the park.

8. Via Dante

Named after the famous Italian author, this street is one of the most bustling in all of Milan. High fashion boutiques line the boulevard, but there are plenty of other attractions, from street vendors to sidewalk performers and street artists. This diversity makes Dante one of the more a unique streets in