I spent 2 nights in Milan and it had a completely different vibe from the other places I’ve visited. The first thing I noticed was the trams, proper old-school ones running through these really pretty streets full of tall buildings and balconies. It felt busy but also kind of calm at the same time, like everyone had somewhere to be but wasn’t rushing.
A lot of my photos ended up just being random streets because the buildings were so nice. Milan has that mix of old and modern, where you’ll be looking at something historic and then you glance up and there’s a massive modern tower in the distance. It’s a weird contrast but it works.
One of the nicest places I wandered into was the courtyard of this old brick church. It was really peaceful inside, with the arches and the warm colour of the brick. I wasn’t expecting to find anything like that just walking around.
The leaves were starting to fall too, so some of the streets looked properly autumnal. It made the city feel softer, even though it’s quite built-up and busy. I liked that.
Of course, Milan has loads of traffic and shops and all that typical city stuff. Even the traffic lights and buildings looked photogenic with the late afternoon light hitting them.
I took a photo of some berries in front of a big tower, completely out of focus in the background, and it ended up being one of my favourites because it just sums up how the day felt, a mix of small details and big scenery.
I also passed a statue with a horseback figure right next to a tram, which feels very Milan: old history and everyday life all happening in the same space.
The main train station was massive and honestly looked more like a museum inside than a station. High ceilings, big columns, loads of people… it felt very dramatic.
By the time it got dark, the city changed again. Neon lights, busy roads, people going out, shops still open, it felt alive in a different way. I loved seeing the contrast between the quiet side streets earlier and then the loud nighttime energy.
Milan was one of those places where I didn’t have a big plan, I just walked, took photos, and let the day unfold. And it turned out to be a really good one. Sometimes that’s the best way to see a city.
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