Take me there: Milan
Why go?
The city is known for its fashion and football, but there’s more to Milan than designer clothes and Serie A. It’s also home to some of Italy’s finest modern and contemporary art and an exciting restaurant scene. But perhaps the most compelling reason to visit is the Leonardo Da Vinci exhibition – Italy’s largest ever – opening at the Palazzo Reale this spring, which promises to be an unmissable event (15 April-19 July, milanmuseumguide.com).