Holidays in Milan



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This charming city, the capital of Lombardy, attracts thousands of tourists each year for its glossy charm of avant-garde metropolis of Italy. Milan is also rich in history and great monuments. We begin our tour of the city, from what is considered as being its heart, the magnificent and majestic Piazza del Duomo. From here you can take lovely walks to discover some wonderful glimpses of the city, or the enchanting Arcade Vittorio Emanuele II. This delicious, sophisticated arcade, which connects Piazza Duomo to the beautiful Piazza della Scala, is full of charming cafes and nice shops. In a section of its floor, there also is the characteristic mosaic depicting a bull, symbol of the city of Turin. According to the tradition it seems to bring luck, making three laps on yourself, crushing the “balls of the bull.”

In the beautiful Piazza del Duomo there is also the symbol of Milan, the elegant and impressing Cathedral of Milan, with the statue of the Madonnina towering above it, in its highest point. This  statue protects the entire city. The Cathedral is a spectacular triumph of Gothic art, rich in its outer pinnacles that stretch out towards the sky and in beautiful statues. The interior of the Cathedral is also very impressive; here you can admire the beautiful stained glass windows, the magnificent choir and even the graves of people closely connected with the life and history of the city of Milan.


Another beautiful and famous works of art in the city of Milan, is the Castello Sforzesco, built in the XIV century by the Visconti, and used as a military fortress. The city of Milan is also full of many interesting museums, among which there are the Museo del Duomo, the Museo Civico d’Arte Contemporanea. Very interesting from a cultural point of view, is the Pinacoteca di Brera, which houses works of art painted by great Italian and foreign artists, who lived between the fifteenth to the eighteenth century.

In Milan you also can visit the magnificent Teatro della Scala, which is worldwide famous. Its stage has been trodden by the best-known opera singers in the world. But Milan is also the city of fashion. Here you can do the shopping choosing among the best brands exclusive shops you can find in the famous Via Montenapoleone or Via della Spiga. The city also offers a strong and efficient public service network, which allows the tourist to explore it without any problems.