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Fashion, fine food and finance, Milan is as much gloss and glamour as it is business. A place of charming juxtaposition, this stylish metropolis is home to Dolce & Gabanna as well as Italy’s stock market and business centers. Practical yet beautiful, one can only anticipate world-class pleasures in this city of pure indulgence.

In spite of its frenetic urban pace, you can sill appreciate Milan’s rich history and culture by visiting its passionate operas, unique art treasures, delightful churches and museums.

NICE SIGHTS

Duomo
Dating back to 1300, the Duomo is Milan’s most outstanding artistic and religious monument. Also the world’s third largest Christian church, this Gothic wonder has one of the best views in the city.

La Scala
Since 1778, this famous opera house is dedicated to Italy’s most celebrated composers and performers. It was here that Rossini made his name, where Verdi premiered most of his works nad Puccini’s “Madame Butterfly” had its first airing.

Santa Maria delle Grazie
A pilgrimage for all Leonardo Da Vinci’s fans, this church houses Milan’s greatest art treasure - Leonardo da Vinci’s “The last Supper”. The recently restored fresco can be admired on the refectory wall. And unlike most of the church, the refectory miraculously escaped the bombs of World War II.

BE IN VOGUE

Arguably one of the world’s fashion and design capitals, it’s no surprise that shopping is a religion here. Check out these exciting and must-sees and must-do, especially if you are a fashionista.

Monte Napoleone
Shop till you drop. Or maybe just window-shop if your budget doesn’t stretch to designer goodies. It is still worth taking a stroll down Milan’s high-fashion emporia, Monte Napoleone, and its equally chic sister street, Via Spiga.


photo by Luisfran

Milan Fashion Week
In recent years, the Milan Fashion week has been extended to include some 100 shows. Expect to see hot new creations of the world’s top designers like Versace, D&G, Armani and more.


burberry

Galleria Vittorio Emmanulle II
Designed by Gluseppe Mengoni in 1864, Galleria Vittorio Emmanulle II is a stunning glass-domed arcade lined with chic restaurants, cafes and bookstores - a great place to sip coffee and watch the world go by.


photo by James Martin

INDULGENCE IN STYLE

There will never be a shortage of stylish places to wine, dine and party in Milan. Here are the hot spots not to be missed.

Teatro 7
One of Milan’s most popular restaurants - known for its hip decor and open kitchen where flamboyant chefs Rico Guarnieri and Claudio Colombo cook up complicated delicacies effortlessly.

10 Corso Como
Located in a former mechanic’s workshop, it is a 13,000 square foot complex housing a restaurant, bar, bookstore and homeware/ fashion boutique all rolled into one. It even has an exhibition space for art that attracts collecotrs and enthusiasts alike.

II Volo
Trendy and unique, this bar is at the forefront of the Milanese aperitif revolution. Set in a typical Milan house, there’s a special garden where Armani-suited clientele sip on cocktails under the trees.

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Thursday, February 28th, 2008 at 3:46 pm
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14 Responses to “Milan”

  1. Susan Kishner Says:

    I found your site on technorati and read a few of your other posts. Keep up the good work. I just added your RSS feed to my Google News Reader. Looking forward to reading more from you.

    Susan Kishner

  2. jeanne Says:

    beautiful place….:)

  3. Mark Carter Says:

    Beautifully written description and some smashing photos , Milan looks like a wonderful city to visit.

  4. Collins Says:

    Hi, love your site quite beautiful, hope to visit Italy in the near future

  5. Mali Hotels Says:

    wonderful palace and the post also well defined.

  6. durbanbay Says:

    Hi There.

    Great site. I love travel and travel websites so I will be visiting here in the future. I have never really seen much of Europe. Recently got back from a trip in London but would definitely like to get to Italy.

    I have some travelogues on my personal site. If you are interested you can see them here:

    http://www.durbanbay.com/2008/01/our-travels.html

    Still working on the London trip and a few other trips.

    Anyway, thanks for sharing.
    Durbanbay

    P.S. I found your site through Entre Card (just to let you know it works)

  7. Chic Girl Says:

    I have a friend leaving for Milan tomorrow! I’m telling her to visit your website today.

  8. cheska21 Says:

    you take very good pictures. I look forward to reading more of your posts. I wish I was there for the fashion week though.

  9. janecajuguiran Says:

    I love your pictures. thanks for sharing them.

  10. Pierre van Eck Says:

    Congratulations on another informative article with some superb photographs. Perhaps you would like to also review some of the numerous Milan attractions for the travel community at trivago?
    Kind regards,
    Pierre

  11. asia travel spots Says:

    i love Milan fashion week as they feature really nice clothes even some of them are not designer clothes

  12. koh samui thailand Says:

    wonderful place to visit. your blog is very good

  13. Flüge Miami Says:

    I really love Milan, can´t wait to get there again, since it is the most beautiful town I have ever seen. Your blog is really nice, I´ll follow it, keep the great work.

  14. Model Says:

    Milan is THE City for Modelling, and a still a nice City to live

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