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A 1 Day Tour Around Milan, Push these Places not to be Missed

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Dec 19, 2019

Contents

  • Lake Como
  • Cinque Terre
  • Verona
  • Torino

There are many well-known places to visit around Milan, in addition to the must-see Lake Como area, the fairy-tale Cinque Terre, the birthplace of Juliet’s story, the town of Verona and the fourth largest city of Turin in Milan. Take a train from Milan and recommend 1 destination for 1 day.

Como is a famous small town in the north of Milan. It is located on the border of Italy and Switzerland. On one side of the town is Como Lake. This Milan's back garden is a famous resort. Lake Como is in the shape of a Y, with more than 170 km and many towns on both sides. Come here, in addition to boat trips to the fairyland of Lake Como, the town of the Lake District is also worth visiting.

The cruise ship connects the Varenna, Bellagio and Menaggio in the Lake District. It is a small town consisting of a lakeside street and a mountain alley. Strolling through the alleys and boarding the commanding heights of the town will be much more spectacular than the scenery you see on the cruise ship.

The towns of the Lake District are known for their luxury hotels and private villas of Hollywood stars, especially Villa Balbienello, which used to be the location of "007 Royal Casino" and "Star Wars Prequel".

A 1 Day Tour Around Milan, Push these Places not to be Missed

The five adjacent seaside cliff villages have become the Cinque Terre on the Riviera of Italy. The village's colourful houses are built along the cliffs, facing the blue Mediterranean Sea, backed by the Cinque Terre National Park. This beauty has always appealed to hikers and photographers.

Come here, take the train from Milan, Florence or Pisa to the surrounding city of La Spezia, from all directions to the north every 1 km to the village of Riomaggiore, Manarola , Corniglia, Vernazza and Monterosso.

The village can be reached on foot, by boat or by train. Among the five villages, the most photographed is Manarola, which is the protagonist of many postcards, especially when the night falls, the soft light is turned on the cliffs, and the village is worthy!

A 1 Day Tour Around Milan, Push these Places not to be Missed

Verona between Milan and Venice is famous for being the hometown of Juliet. A small fresh film "The Letter to Juliet" reminds many people of this small town under the golden sun. There are not only the Juliet House and the tomb of Juliet in the novel, but also the third largest arena in the world still in use, and there will be a lively opera season in the summer.

Case di Giulietta, a symbol of love, is a medieval building with a balcony and Juliet statue in the novel. It is said that the right chest of the statue can get the good fortune of love and the happiness of marriage, so here too It has become the most dense tourist attraction.

In the daytime, you can visit the sights of the ancient city. In the evening, it is recommended to visit the St. Peter's Castle on the southwest slope of the ancient city. From the winding escalator to the top floor, you can overlook the panoramic view of the small town and the Adige River in the rogue city.

A 1 Day Tour Around Milan, Push these Places not to be Missed

Torino is located 150 km west of Milan, the fourth largest city in Italy to be named the 2019 recommended destination for the New York Times. The city's understated elegance will make people think of Paris or Vienna. It is not only Italy's famous chocolate capital and museum capital, but also preserves the shroud of Jesus, the birthplace of Fiat cars, and the Serie A Juventus team!

Want to have fun in Turin, it will take 1 week, but spend a day here to choose a few landmarks: the city symbol of the Turin Tower, also known as the Mole Antonelliana, the Palace of the Turin, the Egyptian Museum of Art ,The National Film Museum of Turin, the Holy Shroud Museum, Juventus Stadium and Valentino Castle.

A 1 Day Tour Around Milan, Push these Places not to be Missed

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