Let’s get straight to the point. Milan is never going to be the first point of call on an art-driven tour of Italy. There are other perceived priorities to address first. First and foremost is the Holy Trinity of Venice, Florence, and Rome respectively for the demi-Gods of Titian, Raphael, and Michelangelo.

Plus, the travel route that takes you from Venice to Rome makes the logistics of visiting Milan on the same trip rather illogical. To add further fuel to the fire, Milan’s artistic legacy is not as established as other cities across the length of Italy–its renown instead being for fashion, finance, and frivolity.