Visit the many stunning churches and discover therich history of Milan. In the heart of the city isthe Duomo Cathedral, one of the largest churches in the world and one of themost popular attractions of the city. Cross the Piazza del Duomo to reach the SantaMaria Delle Grazie in this church and monastery hangs Da Vinci'sLast Supper. In the Chiesa di San Maurizio you will see many famous murals, aswell as the Archaeological Museum of Milan.
Milan also contains agreat selection of non-religious art. Check out the magnificent Villa Reale,one of the best galleries in Milan. Study the workof the best artists of the moment in the Padiglione d'Arte Contemporanea orcheck nineteenth- and twentieth-century masterpieces in the Galleria d'ArteModerna. Nearby you’ll find the Pinacotecadi Brera art museum, which displays famous works by Raphael andCaravaggio.
Of course, you can’t visit Italy without gluttingout on their incredible food. Enjoy a hearty risotto or pasta or visit one ofthe many pizzerias and ice cream parlours that you’ll see everywhere. Italy isknown for the aperitifs and wines sample your local favourite or try somethingnew in one of the many wine bars.
See a performance at the Teatro alla Scala and thenenjoy the Milanese in the fresh air in the entertainment district Navigli. Insummer, the city also continues to warm throughout the night while in winteryou can take a trip to the nearby Alps for a bit of skiing or snowboarding.
Milan has its owninternational airport, but is accessible from many European cities by trainwell. Once you're in town, the metro and trams are a very convenient andinexpensive way of getting around. Book today and soon you’ll be enjoying the styleand elegance of one of the most fashionable cities in Europe you.