Travel Attractions in Milan, Italy

Milan in Italy is for those who love to soak in thethe palatial house have various artistic and
past and enjoy the varied foods and drinks indecorative 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 thereflects 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 Cathedralporcelains can be seen in the Rococo-style room,
Situated in the center of the city, Duomonow called Stucco Room, while the Black Room
Cathedral is the second largest Roman Catholicrecreates the environment of the Sixteenth
cathedral and one of the largest in the world. Itscentury Northern-European Flemish "Polyptych".
architectural design, craftsmanship, spires, columnsBagatti-Valsecchi
and other Gothic features took more than fourBagatti-Valsecchi, Milan's national history museum
centuries to build. The most interesting andsituated in the center of Milan, houses the
intriguing exhibit is the nail which is said to be oneartworks of some of the famous artists such as
of those that pierced through Christ's flesh. ThereGiovanni Bellini, Giampietrino and Zenale. There are
is a copper statue of Madonna. The cathedral cannumerous 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 Milanopaintings.
Duomo di Milano,or, Milan Cathedral is the seat ofMilan's Theater
the Archbishop of Milan. It is famous throughout
the world for its propagation of the ChristianTeatro alla Scala
religion, its role in the establishment of CatholicIf you love theaters, do not forget to book your
conventions of worship, remarkable musicalticket for Teatro alla Scala. Built in 1778, it is one
heritage and the grandeur of its Gothicof the world's most famous and beautifully
architecture. Its construction, started in 14thdesigned opera houses. It can seat above 500
century, continues even up to date. It is also onespectators. It has featured world famous
of the largest churches in the world.composers such as Rossini, Verdi, Toscanini,
Sforzesco CastleMilan's respected symphony orchestra, the
Named after Fransesco Sforza, Sforzesco Castle,Orchestra Verdi and many more.
Milan's most popular monument, has been a partItalians are passionate about cinema and Milan's
of its historic vicissitudes and dramatic upheavalsCity Centre has bout 20 cinema houses showing
over the past centuries. Since its construction inmovies to cater to all sorts of tastes and
1368 at the time of Galeazzo II Visconti, it haspreferences.
been a symbol of the autocratic powers of theMilan has become a home to many cultures
Dukes and the foreign rulers. The castle is one ofaround the world. Its streets feature some
the greatest monuments of the Renaissancefantastic restaurants throughout the city
period. Originally built as a military fortress, it nowpresenting the favorite cuisines of different
houses many museums and has become the seatheritages of many countries.
of Italian culture and displays numerous LombardiNightlife
art collections. Here the visitors can seeMilan offers awesome nightlife. There are many
sculptures, including works from Michelangelo asfabulous night clubs such as the Naviglio, Corso
well as paintings by famous artists such as VanComo 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 Pezzolimany renowned designer brands and labels such
Started as a house museum project in 1850 byas Von Dutch, Versace and Dior. The Galleria
the art collector Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, it hasVittorio Emanuele II, a 19th century tunnel, is full
become a model for many other such in-houseof shops, restaurants and bars.
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