Travel Attractions in Milan, Italy

Milan in Italy is for those who love to soak in the past and enjoy the varied foods and drinks in restaurants and bars and the fantastic nightlife. Most of its landmarks are scattered within the walking distance in the city center.

Duomo Cathedral: Situated in the center of the city, Duomo Cathedral is the second largest Roman Catholic cathedral and one of the largest in the world. Its architectural design, craftsmanship, spires, columns and other Gothic features took more than four centuries to build. The most interesting and intriguing exhibit is the nail which is said to be one of those that pierced through Christ's flesh. There is a copper statue of Madonna. The cathedral can comfortably accommodate around 40,000 people. Its fabulous windows are the largest in the world.

Duomo di Milano: Duomo di Milano,or, Milan Cathedral is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan. It is famous throughout the world for its propagation of the Christian religion, its role in the establishment of Catholic conventions of worship, remarkable musical heritage and the grandeur of its Gothic architecture. Its construction, started in 14th century, continues even up to date. It is also one of the largest churches in the world.

Sforzesco Castle: Named after Fransesco Sforza, Sforzesco Castle, Milan's most popular monument, has been a part of its historic vicissitudes and dramatic upheavals over the past centuries. Since its construction in 1368 at the time of Galeazzo II Visconti, it has been a symbol of the autocratic powers of the Dukes and the foreign rulers. The castle is one of the greatest monuments of the Renaissance period. Originally built as a military fortress, it now houses many museums and has become the seat of Italian culture and displays numerous Lombardi art collections. Here the visitors can see sculptures, including works from Michelangelo as well as paintings by famous artists such as Van Dyck and Correggio.

Museo Poldi Pezzoli: Started as a house museum project in 1850 by the art collector Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli, it has become a model for many other such in-house museums in Italy and elsewhere. The rooms in the palatial house have various artistic and decorative styles of the past --Baroque, Medieval period, Early Renaissance and Rococo, Each room reflects an epoch in the history of creative arts rendered by the most innovative artists of the time. For example, the eighteenth century porcelains can be seen in the Rococo-style room, now called Stucco Room, while the Black Room recreates the environment of the Sixteenth century Northern-European Flemish "Polyptych".

Bagatti-Valsecchi: Bagatti-Valsecchi, Milan's national history museum situated in the center of Milan, houses the artworks of some of the famous artists such as Giovanni Bellini, Giampietrino and Zenale. There are numerous exhibits and collections of mammals, reptiles, scientific instruments and a library with over 30,000 books besides many artworks including Pezzoli's fine collection of sculptures and paintings.

Milan's Theater: Teatro alla Scala
If you love theaters, do not forget to book your ticket for Teatro alla Scala. Built in 1778, it is one of the world's most famous and beautifully designed opera houses. It can seat above 500 spectators. It has featured world famous composers such as Rossini, Verdi, Toscanini, Milan's respected symphony orchestra, the Orchestra Verdi and many more.

Italians are passionate about cinema and Milan's City Centre has bout 20 cinema houses showing movies to cater to all sorts of tastes and preferences.

Milan has become a home to many cultures around the world. Its streets feature some fantastic restaurants throughout the city presenting the favorite cuisines of different heritages of many countries.

Nightlife: Milan offers awesome nightlife. There are many fabulous night clubs such as the Naviglio, Corso Como and the Latin Quarter. If you want a special dress for the occasion, you can buy it from Montenapoleone. A fantastic street, it features many renowned designer brands and labels such as Von Dutch, Versace and Dior. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a 19th century tunnel, is full of shops, restaurants and bars.

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