“Milan is a true metropolis: strong and fearless but welcoming, too. Little by little, I came to realise that I could become someone here”. Giorgio Armani
More living city than tourist trap, Milan reinvents itself with every season. The home of Armani and Versace still hosts the world’s greatest fashion shows. You’d think even the pavements were runways, given Milan’s well-dressed locals.
To go with its beyond-chic brand, the city offers countless rooftop bars, restaurants and clubs. Even espresso drunk in a Milano coffee bar feels classy. But you’re not just in some modern metropolis. The Duomo Cathedral, which took 600 years to complete, dominates the city centre and is nothing short of spectacular. 135 spires and 3,400 statues is pretty impressive for one church. Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, one of the most iconic works of art ever made, also sits in Milan. Top off your high-culture trip with a visit to the Teatro alla Scala, where operas, ballet and dramas are staged all year round.
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The Pinacoteca di Brera ("Brera Art Gallery") is the main public gallery for...
Most of Italy's greatest operatic artists, and many of the finest singers...
The Duomo Museum in Milan reminisces on the history of the cathedral through...
One of Milan’s most popular attractions, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is...
Piazza della Scala is a pedestrian-only square in Milan with many important...
Museo Poldi Pezzoli is an art museum in Milan which contains stunning...
The Palazzo degli Affari is a very important building for the Milanese economy.
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is a 16th century church with some of...
The Archaeological Museum of Milan displays the history and development of...
During his first visit to Milan with his father, between January and March...
The Basilica of San Simpliciano is an ancient church from the 3rd century...
The church of Santa Maria Incoronata was built in 1460 in Milan, and is...