This is a post by Jade Chan of NamastetoNihao, a luxury travel writer and wellness coach. Milan is the perfect destination for solo female travelers offering with a mix of history, art, architecture and fashion. For first timers solo traveling in Milan, I recommend at least staying at least days as the perfect amount of time to visit the main sights , and explore each neighbourhood to the fullest while immersing in local culture. However, if slow traveling in a gorgeous city is your vibe, you can easily spend a month in Milan, and it is a great base to travel and make day trips to other cities in Italy , like Cinque Terre, Florence, or even Lake Como.
To get the full experience, I suggest visiting at least twice during your visit β during sunrise and sunset so you get the day views without the crowds and the night views! The best experience I recommend is visiting the Duomo di Milano rooftop terraces. Walking among the intricate rooftop spires while enjoying panoramic city views of Milan was the absolute highlight of my Milan solo trip.
The stained-glass windows are spectacular, especially when sunlight streams through them like a kaleidoscope. Next, I recommend stopping by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the most elegant and historic shopping malls in the world. Walking through this architectural gem felt like stepping into a grand open-air palace! Most of the shops inside are high end luxury brands like Fendi, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Dior and my favorite luxury brand β Chanel!
I do feel the selection here is better with a wider selection and with top notch service than shops in other cities. After all, Milan is known as a fashion capital of the world for a reason. Legend has it that completing three spins on your heel will bring good fortune. One of my favorite experiences in Piazza del Duomo is taking a moment to sit on the steps and watch the birds.
If you go an hour before sunrise, the Piazza del Duomo is completely quiet with magical city lights, and birds soft cooing. This stunning fortress, with its massive stone walls and gardens immediately transports you back in time.
