“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

A city of fashion, flamboyance and fun, Milan is renowned for its energy and elegance. It has been dubbed the world’s capital of design, hosting both the Milan Fashion Week and Furniture Fair every year. In its Fashion Rectangle, D&G, Versace and Armani boutiques feature in a vibrant pageant of Europe’s best brands. Milan also has countless clubs, rooftop bars and restaurants to fuel you through an undoubtedly fast-paced city break.  

The metropolis is also teeming with culture. The Duomo, a gothic cathedral which looms over its centre, presents a heart-stopping gleaming white facade. It houses the largest stained-glass window in Christendom along with 135 spires and 3,400 statues. Milan also has the world’s most famous mural, Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Last Supper’, which offers an insightful psychological treatment of Jesus revealing his knowledge of the betrayal to his disciples. There’s even the highly regarded Teatro alla Scala, where opera, ballet and theatre feature all year round. Throw in the San Siro Stadium, home to AC Milan and FC Internazionale, and it’s no wonder that over eight million tourists come here every year.