Italy

Milan

Milan surprises families who arrive expecting only fashion and design: the Duomo's rooftop walk puts kids above 135 Gothic spires, and Sforza Castle's sprawling gardens and museums can carry a full morning without anyone checking the time. Parco Sempione, directly behind the castle, has open lawns and playgrounds that give younger children room to run while parents reset. A day at Lake Como, 40 minutes by train, is the excursion Milan was made for. FamiVentura's Milan guides cover the city's best family activities, local food, and day trips to the Italian lakes.