Milan, Italy – Elegance, Beauty And Style

WTA Writers | June 3, 2011 | Comments (0)

Milan city is called “moral capital of Italy” and is one of the most fascinating cities of the Italian peninsula – a place where the classical architecture is in perfect symbiosis with the modern design, specifically to the economically developed cities.

A classic stay in Milan has to start from Il Duomo, the incomparable Gothic cathedral, the fourth largest in the world, built over six centuries. From this central point, the possibilities are endless.

Milan Dome

Milan Dome

You can choose to visit the Modern Art Gallery, housed in a 18th-century building or the Giardini Pubbici park. Although you have visiting these three destinations you can not say that you saw the Milan city, but you will certainly “felt” a good part of the “atmosphere” that defines it.

Milan is known for its cultural heritage, for the impeccable cleanliness and for the intense activity in the fashion world.

The city has many buildings in Neoclassical style, including the Arco della Pace – the “Arch of Triumph “of Italy – or the Government Palace (Palazzo del Governo). Also it is necessary to see the Basilica of San Lorenzo, Sforzesco Castle and the two landmark churches, “Santa Maria delle Grazie” Church and the Romanesque Sant ‘Ambrogio Church.

Sforzesco Castle

Sforzesco Castle

The city is famous for the whirlwind of the fashion world. Milan is the host of many fashion houses including Valentino, Gucci, Versace, Prada, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana.

Once you’ve experienced the atmosphere of the city, you must taste by Milanese cuisine, where the rice don’t missing, the pasta and the tomato sauces. We remember with this occasion, some specific Italian foods, like: cotoletta alla milanese, ossobuco, risotto alla milanese or chiacchiere. Of course, there are restaurants on every street corner, and all offers exceptional quality meals for all budgets. Known, from this point of view, are the Brera and Navigli districts.

Also, you should not miss Opera Lirica or Pinacoteca di Brera. And also for the football fans, the stadium that plays two legendary teams: AC Milan and Internazionale Milano.

Pinacoteca di Brera

Pinacoteca di Brera

And that’s all. If you make a vacation here, you will never forget this place. Milan remains a city of elegance and also a city of beauty and style.

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