Watching the sunset over the Milan cathedral
There's no more evocative place to start experiencing the city than Milan Cathedral at sunset. Walking on the terraces, watching the sunlight fall between the cathedral's spires is aunique experience.
The Duomo is one of the finest representations of the European Gothic style. At its apex is the famous Golden Madonnina, placed on the main spire at a height of 108.5 meters. A true symbol of the city, in the light of dusk, it seems to break free and come alive.
Enjoying the skyline from this privileged position gives a whole different atmosphere to our idea of a big, working, hectic metropolis.
Foliage in Milan
With autumn, Milan becomes an incredible palette of warm and seductive colors all to look at and cherish with your camera.
In this season, the city's many parks are colored in a thousand shades of red, orange, yellow, burgundy and brown; foliage paints the city with multicolored brushstrokes.
Let's find out, then, what are the best places to fully enjoy Milan foliage in the different areas of the Milanese capital.

Sempione Park
With the imposing Castello Sforzesco as a backdrop, Sempione Park is one of the most striking places to admire the autumn foliage. Its tree-lined paths, in fact, are ideal for enjoying all the hues of the season; the reddish foliage creates striking choreographies that frame an afternoon stroll.
Among the monumental trees to admire are the elm tree on the belvedere in front of the statue of Napoleon III, the horse chestnut near theLittle Mermaid Bridge, and the hanging beech trees near the Triennale garden.
The last treat is the Branca Tower, on which to climb to look down on the Park from above along with the entire historic center.
The Sebino Peat Bogs
If you move away from the city, it's possible to reach a place far from the classic tourist routes but just as suggestive, the Sebino Peat Bogs.
In the nature reserve, created as a result of peat extraction activities near Lake Iseo, resides a vast biodiversity of flora and fauna.
Walkways over the water allow visitors to immerse themselves in unspoiled nature that shows its most fascinating face in autumn. The central path, the most spectacular, runs almost entirely on these bridges that cross the entire lacquitrino, among reeds and small islands.
For lovers of photography and birdwatching, the Sebino Peat Bogs are a little paradise waiting to be discovered.

Martesana by Bicycle
Cycling along the Martesana canal is a great Milanese classic. In autumn, the colors and shades of foliage make it an even more magical activity.
The Naviglio Piccolo, known as the Martesana, about 38 km long, runs through several municipalities in the hinterlanduntil it reaches the center of Milan. The bike path that runs along it is very popular and is surrounded by many small parks and rest areas
There are many spots to admire in the beauty of the foliage and local wildlife, including mallards, herons and water gulls.
Exhibitions in Milan in autumn
Autumn in Milan also means exhibitions of all kinds and types. The city is dotted with events dedicated to art and photography.
Among those worth mentioning is the exhibition Oliviero Toscani. Professione fotografo at the Palazzo Reale. The gallery celebrates the Milanese photographer's revolution in the world of communication, thanks to his unforgettable advertising campaigns.
Also on the photography theme, the Richard Avedon exhibition is another opportunity to delve into the work of one of the greatest American photographers of the 20th century.
For those who love contemporary art, the exhibition "Keith Haring. Radiant Vision" hosted at the Orangery of the Villa Reale in Monza, brings the pop art of one of the major international artists of the 1980s. Still, not to be missed is the exhibition on Andy Warhol at the Fabbrica del Vapore . The exhibition brings back to the city the disruptive art of the eclectic artist, capable of irreversibly renewing the figurative culture of the 20th century.
An immersion in art at 360 degrees, then, in the care of the body and mind. To this end, in order to experience the city in total comfort, it is important to be able to reach the most beautiful places easily and directly.
Milan is famous for its efficient public transportation services, with which to move far and wide. Consequently, it is essential for a tourist to be able to choose lodging located near the major metro stations and interchange points.
Thanks to Barbarhouse 's rental catalogs, you will have the opportunity to book one of the many apartments in Milan in the city center, so you can enjoy a rental solution, which combines convenience of movement with design, comfort and all the services you want.