{"id":986,"date":"2025-08-28T14:09:42","date_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:09:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/?p=986"},"modified":"2025-08-28T14:09:44","modified_gmt":"2025-08-28T13:09:44","slug":"italian-grand-prix-10-things-to-do-see-and-eat-in-milan-on-race-weekend","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorsporttickets.com\/blog\/italian-grand-prix-10-things-to-do-see-and-eat-in-milan-on-race-weekend\/","title":{"rendered":"Italian Grand Prix: 10 things to do, see and eat in Milan on race weekend"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Italian Grand Prix<\/a> at the Temple of Speed has thrown up some hugely memorable races in recent years. Charles Leclerc’s victory<\/a> in front of the home Tifosi was epic, while Pierre Gasly’s unexpected maiden win <\/a>shook Formula 1. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

So there’s already many reasons to be in the grandstands. But it just so happens to be held in one of Europe’s great cultural hotspots. Full of incredible architecture, priceless art and delicious food, Milan has so much more to offer than just the fastest race of the year. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out ten things you can do in Milan during Italian Grand Prix race weekend, before booking your tickets<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ten things to do in Milan on Italian Grand Prix weekend<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Piazza del Duomo<\/strong> will be the first stop for many on the way to the Italian Grand Prix<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Relax in the Piazza del Duomo<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

We start at the Piazza del Duomo, or \u2018Cathedral Square\u2019, as the main piazza of the city. Many of the attractions on this list are situated close by, so it\u2019s a good place to start. It has been a gathering place for locals since the 14th<\/sup> century and went on to become one of the city\u2019s icons. However, on race weekend, F1 and the the Tifosi are in town… <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ll see Ferrari fans from across the world descend on the square for their first espresso before exploring Milan. In 2019, the team even hosted a giant celebration of their 90-year history, with appearances from Sebastian Vettel and Charles Leclerc. So, keep an eye on any pop-up events that might be planned for the race weekend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Duomo di Milano overlooks Milan’s main Piazza<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Climb the Duomo di Milano<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Overlooking the square is the enormous Duomo di Milano. Construction of this beast began in 1386, and it was only fully completed in 1965. With 135 spires towering 108m above the Milan skyline, it\u2019s a marvel from the ground. However, for a unique perspective of the city, you\u2019ll want to book a rooftop pass. That will get you access to the highest accessible point of the cathedral, and puts you amongst the incredible architecture. One thing to be aware of: there is a different ticket for those who are taking the stairs, or making the most of the lift. Make sure you book the correct one\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The Last Supper is one of the most recognised pieces of art in the Western world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

See the real ‘The Last Supper<\/strong>‘<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Considered one of the most important murals in the world, Da Vinci\u2019s The Last Supper<\/em> is a simply incredible piece of art. Depicting Christ with his apostles, it is one of the most recognisable pieces of art ever created. But the majority of us will have only ever studied the piece in books of via a screen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That gives no sense to the scale of the real thing: at 4m high and 8.8m wide, it took Da Vinci around four years to complete. Tickets to see the mural sell out incredibly far in advance, so you\u2019ll want to book here as soon as you\u2019ve booked your Italian Grand Prix<\/a> ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The stunning architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Go shopping in the Europe’s fashion capital <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If Milan is known for one thing outside of Italian Grand Prix weekend, it\u2019s fashion. Milan holds one of the \u201cBig Four\u201d fashion weeks, which was established in 1958. Such a fashion-savvy city requires a fitting shopping complex, and that\u2019s what it has in the form of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s the country\u2019s oldest active shopping mall, dating back to 1877, and has an incredible glass dome roof allowing light to flood in. Some of the world\u2019s most established brands \u2013 Versace, Louis Vuitton, Prada \u2013 have stores here. But if you\u2019re looking for an authentically Italian gift, check out Tod\u2019s for a pair of their Gommino Driving Shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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