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Milan

Milan

The Fashion Capital of the World

If you’re contemplating a holiday to Milan, let’s face it, you are going to be busy.  Milan is the marketplace for global fashion with aficionados, world-famous models and paparazzi from every major newspaper and magazine descending upon the city for its spring and autumn fairs.  Whilst Rome, the Italian capital, represents everything historic about this passionate country, Milan represents everything that is new and modern.  A Milan holiday is all about pleasure; retail therapy, football, opera, and fantastic nightlife.

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Milan was originally settled in 400BC but fell to the empire of Rome two hundred years later where it became the capital of the Western Roman Empire.

In the middle ages it became an important trade centre and later for a while was ruled by France, Spain and then Austria, returning to Italian rule in 1861.  Your holiday to Milan will see you located in the Po Valley, between the Ticino and Adda rivers with the majestic Alps to the north of you.

If you prefer a warm environment, make sure your holiday to Milan takes place during the summer.  Winters can be cold and wet, although summers can become oppressive and humid.  Late Spring and late summer are usually the best times to visit.  Milan has two airports, Linate and Malpensa, both of which handle hundreds of thousands of passengers every day.  Moving around Milan is exceptionally simple, via the underground train system, trams, buses or taxis.  Driving in Milan can be an exasperating hassle, as traffic is often blocked and parking is a problem.

When it comes to sight-seeing for your holiday in Milan it’s often tough to know just where to start as there is just so much to see, from museums to churches and monuments to buildings that will take your breath away.  Tourist maps are readily available all over the city to help you.  The Duomo, or Cathedral of Milan, is one of the most stunning buildings in the world and took nearly half a century to complete.  It has 135 spires and 3200 statues just on its roof.  You can take an elevator to the rooftop for awe-inspiring views of the city below.

A Milan holiday gives you a chance to view Leonardo Da Vinci’s stunning fresco, the Last Supper.  This amazing and famous (think The Da Vinci Code) artwork is housed in the 15th century Convent of Santa Maria della Grazie.  Please note you will need to book in advance.  In the centre of Milan you will find the Castello Sforzesco, home to many museums and full of interesting artefacts and examples of Italian architecture.

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If on your Milan holiday you want to experience some true Italian culture you can’t go far wrong by booking to see an opera at La Scala, one of Italy’s most historic opera houses which first opened its doors in 1778.

If opera is not really your cup of tea you can instead experience some of the most vibrant nightlife available anywhere in the world.  The Brera gallery and Navigli areas of the city are full of lively bars, stunning restaurants and busy nightclubs.  Partying starts at six in the evening with an aperitif and continues until four in the morning.  Often venues have live acts and world-famous DJs.  If your wilder days are beyond you don’t worry, you’ll be able to find quieter venues for a relaxing meal.

A holiday in Milan means paradise for shoppers and fans of fashion, fantastic cuisine, football and fun in an energetic, modern city.  Book your Milan holiday so you can truly appreciate this historic, beautiful and vivacious part of Italy.

 
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    Santa Maria Suites | Milan | Reviewed 15 May 2017
    Joelle arranged this trip for myself and my husband for his 50th birthday. She put a lot of thought and care into selecting the perfect little hotel, close to the city centre and within easy reach of the station. Cannot recommend her skills highly enough!

    by Bacon
    Bocking, Braintree

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