Which is better Milan or Florence?

While Milan houses an impressive collection of Italian art, including Leonardo da Vinci's world-famous The Last Supper, Florence is truly the mecca for lovers of Renaissance art and history. Milan has more to offer visitors in way of musical culture, shopping, and nightlife.



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Surrounded by the hilly Tuscan countryside and set on the banks of the Arno River, Florence (Firenze) is one of the most beautiful cities in Italy! Known as the cradle of the Renaissance, Florence is world-famous for the masterpieces of Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo.

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Venice, a classically beautiful city in Italy Oozing with romance and old-world charm, Venice is a city like no other.

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Milan is a beautiful and vibrant city known as the fashion capital of the world and praised for its cuisine and entertainment. But Milan is also a city with a rich history and home to some of the world's best architecture and art.

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VENICE. A city where your only means of transportation is by foot, Venice is the ideal candidate for your walking vacation to Italy. With its small size, you can experience all of Venice by foot. Although you could see it all in a day, the charm of the small alleys and streets are begging you to take your time.

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If you're looking to just hit the city's top highlights, three or so days should be enough. But if you're like us, hitting the hotspots will only make you curious to stay longer – especially in a place as rich with culture, cuisine, and history as Florence.

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Tuscany is roughly 185 miles south of Milan and 175 miles north of Rome. For travelers heading to this picture-perfect part of Italy by plane, international airports in Florence and Pisa are closest.

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Just steer clear of the Cinque Terre and you'll be fine. The favorites are many - Venice, Rome, Orvieto, Verona, Padova, Assisi, Sorrento. The LEAST favorites are only a few - The first is Naples, where we spent 3 nights. (It looked like a garbage strike was in place - it wasn't, at least not at that time.)

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It's located in Le Marche, a region of Central Italy revered as “all of Italy wrapped up into one region.” The city of Ascoli Piceno remains under the radar, offering all the charms of Italy's well-known towns without the crowds.

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How To Avoid Sticking Out Like a Tourist in Italy
  1. No Cappuccino After 11:00AM. By far, this goes down as the number one rule in the Italian handbook. ...
  2. Cheese And Seafood Do Not Mix. ...
  3. Don't Out Think The Room. ...
  4. Embrace the Culture and Customs. ...
  5. Choose Your Words Wisely. ...
  6. Speak Italian!


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Italy's best travel months are May, June, September, and October. They're also the busiest and most expensive time to visit (with the north remaining just as busy throughout midsummer). Crowds aside, these months combine the convenience of peak season with pleasant weather.

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Milan is a beautiful and vibrant city known as the fashion capital of the world and praised for its cuisine and entertainment. But Milan is also a city with a rich history and home to some of the world's best architecture and art.

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