Capital of Lombardy, Milan is practically a fascinating international metropolis. Every year thousands of tourists decide to go to explore this beautiful city, rich in history and spectacular monuments. In particular, many of them will choose the period of the 2009 Christmas holidays or New Year’s 2010 holidays, to visit Milan, which gains a magical charm and becomes very attractive in these periods.
One of the most important monuments of the city is the majestic Cathedral of Milan, in Gothic style, full of beautiful pinnacles that run out toward the sky. On top of the cathedral stands the statue of the “Madunina” (Holy Mary), which is visible from almost everywhere in Milan, and is a benchmark for all, local citizens and tourists. All of Piazza del Duomo is anyway very beautiful and breathtaking.
Nearby this beautiful square, there is the beautiful Vittorio Emanuele Arcade, indoor shopping street, full of elegant and exclusive shops. Not less interesting to visit is the Brera Art Gallery; the whole area however is very elegant and full of many pubs and restaurants.
Milan town centre is also the perfect stage for the numerous New Year’s concerts that traditionally enliven New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day.
Via Montenapoleone, is the most glamorous street of Milan, it is a shopping street, famous all over the world. In the city there are lots of hotels, b & b, Apartment Hotels and Holiday Homes, ready to welcome the many visiting tourists. You can choose among one of the many cheap flights + hotel packages to save some money for your holiday.
Tag: Christmas in Milan, Holidays in Milan, Italian Towns, New Year Holidays in Italy, Snow in Italy, Winter Holidays, Winter Vacation
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