| Milan in Italy is for those who love to soak in the | | | | the palatial house have various artistic and |
| past and enjoy the varied foods and drinks in | | | | decorative styles of the past --Baroque, Medieval |
| restaurants and bars and the fantastic nightlife. | | | | period, Early Renaissance and Rococo, Each room |
| Most ofits landmarks are scattered within the | | | | reflects an epoch in the history of creative arts |
| walking distance in the city center. | | | | rendered by the most innovative artists of the |
| | | | time. For example, the eighteenth century |
| Duomo Cathedral | | | | porcelains can be seen in the Rococo-style room, |
| Situated in the center of the city, Duomo | | | | now called Stucco Room, while the Black Room |
| Cathedral is the second largest Roman Catholic | | | | recreates the environment of the Sixteenth |
| cathedral and one of the largest in the world. Its | | | | century Northern-European Flemish "Polyptych". |
| architectural design, craftsmanship, spires, columns | | | | Bagatti-Valsecchi |
| and other Gothic features took more than four | | | | Bagatti-Valsecchi, Milan's national history museum |
| centuries to build. The most interesting and | | | | situated in the center of Milan, houses the |
| intriguing exhibit is the nail which is said to be one | | | | artworks of some of the famous artists such as |
| of those that pierced through Christ's flesh. There | | | | Giovanni Bellini, Giampietrino and Zenale. There are |
| is a copper statue of Madonna. The cathedral can | | | | numerous exhibits and collections of mammals, |
| comfortably accommodate around 40,000 people. | | | | reptiles, scientific instruments and a library with |
| Its fabulous windows are the largest in the world. | | | | over 30,000 books besides many artworks |
| | | | including Pezzoli's fine collection of sculptures and |
| Duomo di Milano | | | | paintings. |
| Duomo di Milano,or, Milan Cathedral is the seat of | | | | Milan's Theater |
| the Archbishop of Milan. It is famous throughout | | | | |
| the world for its propagation of the Christian | | | | Teatro alla Scala |
| religion, its role in the establishment of Catholic | | | | If you love theaters, do not forget to book your |
| conventions of worship, remarkable musical | | | | ticket for Teatro alla Scala. Built in 1778, it is one |
| heritage and the grandeur of its Gothic | | | | of the world's most famous and beautifully |
| architecture. Its construction, started in 14th | | | | designed opera houses. It can seat above 500 |
| century, continues even up to date. It is also one | | | | spectators. It has featured world famous |
| of the largest churches in the world. | | | | composers such as Rossini, Verdi, Toscanini, |
| Sforzesco Castle | | | | Milan's respected symphony orchestra, the |
| Named after Fransesco Sforza, Sforzesco Castle, | | | | Orchestra Verdi and many more. |
| Milan's most popular monument, has been a part | | | | Italians are passionate about cinema and Milan's |
| of its historic vicissitudes and dramatic upheavals | | | | City Centre has bout 20 cinema houses showing |
| over the past centuries. Since its construction in | | | | movies to cater to all sorts of tastes and |
| 1368 at the time of Galeazzo II Visconti, it has | | | | preferences. |
| been a symbol of the autocratic powers of the | | | | Milan has become a home to many cultures |
| Dukes and the foreign rulers. The castle is one of | | | | around the world. Its streets feature some |
| the greatest monuments of the Renaissance | | | | fantastic restaurants throughout the city |
| period. Originally built as a military fortress, it now | | | | presenting the favorite cuisines of different |
| houses many museums and has become the seat | | | | heritages of many countries. |
| of Italian culture and displays numerous Lombardi | | | | Nightlife |
| art collections. Here the visitors can see | | | | Milan offers awesome nightlife. There are many |
| sculptures, including works from Michelangelo as | | | | fabulous night clubs such as the Naviglio, Corso |
| well as paintings by famous artists such as Van | | | | Como and the Latin Quarter. If you want a special |
| Dyck and Correggio. | | | | dress for the occasion, you can buy it from |
| | | | Montenapoleone. A fantastic street, it features |
| Museo Poldi Pezzoli | | | | many renowned designer brands and labels such |
| Started as a house museum project in 1850 by | | | | as Von Dutch, Versace and Dior. The Galleria |
| the art collector Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, it has | | | | Vittorio Emanuele II, a 19th century tunnel, is full |
| become a model for many other such in-house | | | | of shops, restaurants and bars. |
| museums in Italy and elsewhere. The rooms in | | | | Book at the Best Milan Hotels at ValueHotel.co. |