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by elizabeth tripwolf

Chic Central with old country manners

If all of the cities in Italy were sisters, Florence, Rome, and Venice would get all the attention for their looks, while gritty, forthright Milan would be left to skulk in the shadows, listening to opera. Clearly, it's tough to be in an Italian family, because Milan's attractions would make it the star in almost any other country. Milan's soaring gothic cathedral, the Duomo, is a case in point. To admire this hard-earned masterpiece and tour its dark, magnificent depths is to taste of the spirit of Milan, a combination of formidable thought, hard work, and dedication to beauty. The same can be said of the famous La Scala opera house, where performances are taken very seriously indeed -- a bad showing can lead to turmoil. But what they esteem the most in Milan is fashion. Those looking for the absolute latest in design will not be disappointed. Pass a few days here alternating visits to famous art museums with high-class shopping, and when night falls, let it all blur together with the aid of the city's bumping nightlife. Milan's club scene is in keeping with that of any town with a creative center: notoriously fickle, but lots of fun. Drop those superficial notions about what a great Italian city should be, and you'll find that Milan is an interesting lady, -- indeed, beautiful in her own way.

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Duomo di Milano/ Santa Maria Nascente

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The symbol of the city with a history stretching back 600 years. The cathedral of Milan has grown in the course of many centuries. It remains a great example of the Lombardic Gothic style despite the l...

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18 votes
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

sight Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Milan's great meeting place, somewhere to see and be seen, to shop and to enjoy life. Il salotto, the parlour of the city with bars, restaurants, shops (including many bookshops), is a worldly temple o...

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15 votes
Castello Sforzesco

sight Castello Sforzesco

A castle, a museum, a showpiece. The castle of the ruling families of Milan came to exist to allow them to live in safety from their own subjects - and not to protect the city from outside enemies. The...

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14 votes

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Latest Reviews for Milan

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salouis

Klasse Stadt, besonders der Öffentliche Verkehr. Man kommt überall an und überall hin und das für... more

2010-02-03 / / report abuse

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elenamilan

Milan has a lot more to offer than what appears. If you keep your eyes open and look around you will notice the beauty in Milan. Besides the fashion shows and Salon di Mobile which is the busiest and most active times in Milan, come and explore.

For tips on where to go, to eat and to see, visit http://www.labellacitta.com It is an insiders guide that gives you daily suggestions on places to visit.

For hotel booking or full service short term apartment booking, go to http://www.choove.com The site was just redesigned and it is now a expansive and easy to navigate site that offers a plethora of information on the city of Milan to make an informed decision on where to stay.

http://www.choove.com

Enjoy Milan. Its worth a visit- despite any negative reviews you have read!!! :-)

2009-10-25 / / report abuse

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bekotatu

BELISSIMA

2009-09-17 / / report abuse

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mrandmrshalldis

Milan is the undisputed Fashion capital and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in Italy, as well as being rich in artistic and cultural attractions, museums and various kinds of entertainment.

Ideal destination for all shopping lovers, thanks to the great amount of boutiques in the city centre, Milan also offers a lot of cultural exhibitions such as photographic or painting exhibitions. Setting for a lot of movies, famous for its Universities and Academies and rich in musical, theatrical and sport events, Milan is also particularly appreciated by young people because of its nightlife. Italy's most cosmopolitan city, as well as its real commercial capital, Milan not only offers a prime destination but also a perfect investment opportunity for anyone toying with real estate, be it to...

2009-04-15 / / report abuse

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I don't recommend spending time in QT8.

2008-06-02 / / report abuse


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goggosia

Contents of a birthday envelope to A.: Milan Kundera, shortbread biscuits, green tea.

2009-09-17

Come2milan

RT @moduloweb: #Milan #EXPO_2015 conceptual masterplan, Herzog (arch) pres > http://is.gd/3fWXI and http://is.gd/3fX4k

2009-09-17

houstonGB

@MilanGrnovic Thanks Milan for the RT. I hope you are having a good day.

2009-09-17

FCBMesQueUnClub

Inter Milan v Barcelona: Jose Mourinho quick to get excuses in: Jos Mourinho pretended, in one of his unforgetta.. http://tinyurl.com/mhn6gr

2009-09-17

lookingspiffy

@ladyofsalzburg Took the photo myself - passed over it on the way to Milan. :)

2009-09-17

iMaffo

is in Milan. Again.

2009-09-17

Lucie_M

by me for @greenmystyle: International Fashion Weeks – Ivana Basilotta in Milan http://bit.ly/4zxwx

2009-09-17

crooneybrowne

@LukeD where is it raining? in town? in milan? where are you?

2009-09-17

Nickkatz

watching Aida at la Scala in Milan! On the TV not really there x

2009-09-17

bydiox

@TheLizardKing no, Milán (Italia) xD

2009-09-17

lookingspiffy

Here's one for @f1fanatic_co_uk et al - any idea what track/where this is? Passed over it on way to Milan. Think it's in France.

2009-09-17

petebobbinsguru

I was recently discussing with the former Chelsea, now Inter Milan, manager, Jose Mourinho, about his success

2009-09-17

thefootballfan

Serie A: AC Milan's Zambrotta Charts Path into FTBL Top 23 http://bit.ly/1E0sip

2009-09-17

mzourek

Few pics from last weekend in Milan: http://bit.ly/MxkD2

2009-09-17

Gigi_style

The sun has finally gone out here to Milan!!! After 3 days of rain!!! :|

2009-09-17

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