Milan, the fashion capital of the world is the second largest city of Italy. It is sometime referred to as creative capital too. Magnificent Milan is right in the heart of Italy. Millions of visitors are attracted each year because of exquisite architecture of the ancient monuments living in peaceful harmony with the modern sophistication. It is not just the capital for fashion but for business and music also. There is no room for boredom in Milan.
Some of the top players of the fashion world like Versace, Prada, Dolce and Gabban, Gucci have their headquarters in Milan. Milan is the right place for a holiday with a difference. It has a number of mystical monuments and palaces.
A trip through the historical sites gives an essence of the glorious, lavish and rich past of Milan. World’s fourth largest cathedral, Duomo de Milan, and the largest in Italy is definitely a crowd puller. Each year millions of travelers visit it. It took nearly 4 centuries to finish building it. It is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente and is also the seat of the archbishop of Milan. Another attraction is the church Santa Maria delle Grazie which has the painting ‘Last Supper’ by Leonardo da Vinci. The church earned fame because of the painting.
Teatro Alla Scala is Europe’s largest and the most famous opera house with a seating capacity of 2000 people at any given time was built in 1776. It is recognized to be the leading Opera and ballet theater of the world. l’Accademia Teatro alla scala is the academy belonging to the theater which provides professional training in Music, dance, arts and stage craft. Its theater chorus, orchestra and Ballet are well recognized.
Among the other places of tourist interest are Basilica di San Bassiano, Arena Civica, Archi di Porta Nuova, Parco Nord Milano,Castello Sforzeco a fortress constructed in 1368 which later turned into a renaissance residence, Lago Maggiore the second largest lake of Italy and many more.
For an experience beyond the historical sites and nostalgic trips try to visit Gran Premio di Monza, formula one racing track, one of the oldest tracks in the world, is near Milan with a seating capacity of 137,000 people. Originally when it was constructed in 1950’s it could hold 250,000 spectators.
Milan aquarium is another place of interest. It is the largest and oldest in Italy. There are 36 large pools in all with 100 different spices of aquatic life in them.
The concept of happy hours started in Milan and there are number of places in support of it. Milan has a bustling nightlife with bars, restaurants and clubs filled with models dressed to kill. Trendy club wear can be seen at these clubs. Corso Como and Navigli are the districts for dynamic nightlife.
For a superb experience of shopping try the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele and the streets around. It is wise to make the most of the shopping experience in the capital of the Fashion connoisseurs.
Football buff may enjoy the Giuseppe Meazza-San Siro Sadium. It is interesting to know that the Milan team is the only one in Europe which has won both the European cup and the intercontinental cup.
