Sunday, June 6, 2024
This would be our last full day of the trip. We left Como that morning and went to Milan to catch a train back to Rome, where we would fly out the next day. However, since we were going to be in Milan, we may as well see some things.
The first on the list was The Last Supper, in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. I had tried for months to get tickets, but the website had always shown sold-out. So I figured we would walk up and try to buy the tickets on site. Unfortunately, this is not an option, and they turned us away and would not let us in. We did however get to walk through the church sanctuary, just couldn’t go next door to see the painting.
We then walked down to the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, which is a library and museum. There are several interesting art installations here, including Da Vinci’s drawings. Tickets are purchased easily at the front desk, so no need to buy in advance.
Just outside the library, we grabbed a quick lunch at Caffee Spadari before heading over to the Duomo and shopping streets. The Duomo area was packed and we didn’t have much time before the train departed, so we admired the outside and went on to the shopping streets. But on the way, why not some more gelato!
We walked in and out of the shops for a few minutes before heading back toward the car. We still had to return the rentals prior to getting on the train. Our car drop point was at the train station, and I made the poor assumption that it would be obvious where the cars needed returned (some signage maybe?). No signs, nothing on the website and they wouldn’t answer the phone. So after driving in circles around the train station in heavy traffic, one of us had to go inside and ask directions, which were to a random parking garage almost a mile away.
Luckily we had enough time, dropped the cars and headed to the train station. This was also not in the best area of town, so we walked quickly to get inside. We grabbed some sandwiches for dinner and boarded the train for Rome, essentially ending the trip. What a blast! Can’t wait to do it again!
Logistics
- Last Supper – didn’t get in without pre-purchased tickets
- Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
- Duomo di Milano
- 5:35p – Train to Rome – Arriving at 9:37p
Restaurants
- Milan – Caffe Spadari
Gleitz Well Traveled 