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Holidays in Milan

aprile 9th, 2009 3 comments

milano duomo italy

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.” Read more…