A dramatically reborn 15th-century convent with a mere 118 rooms and suites, the intimate Four Seasons is steps from Milan's couture houses and financial district on the exclusive Via Gesy between Via Montenapoleone and Via della Spiga ...more
Park Hyatt Milan is an elegant boutique hotel, set in a palatial yet classic building superbly located in the elegant heart of Milan. Just steps away from Piazza del Duomo and La Scala Opera House, the hotel borders Milan's famous Galleria, and is within walking distance ...more
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If you're looking to take a trip to Europe and want to visit a city with some glamour and some class, Milan is a place that won't disappoint you. It is well known as one of the fashion capitals of the world, and aside from providing a great amount of shopping, there are also many fun and interesting tourist attractions to visit. Milan is a great way to appreciate Italy on a slightly smaller scale and without all of the busyness and hustle and bustle of cities like Rome and Venice.
Milan has been around since before 222 BC, when it became part of the Roman empire. Due to its location in Italy it became an important center for trade around the country. More recently, in the 1980's Milan' fashion industry really started to take off, and it was then that it was first known as the fashion capital of the world. Today, Milan is a successful city with a lot to offer to its visitors.
Visitors to Milan will want to see some of the most famous historical sites that the city has to offer. In the Piazza del Duomo you can find interesting pieces of history such as the Duomo, a gothic style cathedral, and the Palazzo Reale, a beautiful building that was damaged during World War II and today houses a museum and art gallery. Another place to visit is the Santa Maria delle Grazie, which is a convent dating back to the 1400's. It not only provides beautiful architecture, but is also where the famous painting "The Last Supper," by Leonardo DaVinci, is kept. Also try to get to Sforza Castle, a castle from the 14th century that was used to protect some of the important families of Milan. The castle also has something to offer art fans, as it houses one of the unfinished sculptures by Michelangelo.
Museums and art galleries are also numerous in Milan, with many famous paintings or items from Italian history housed here. The Museum of the Duomo houses a lot of artwork, as well as historical documents, and the nearby Contemporary Art Museum provides more modern pieces for viewing. The Brera Pinacoteca in another art museum that is sure to please art fans everywhere with its collection. Opera fans will want to see La Scala and Teatro alla Scala Museum, where you can attend a performance or receive a guided tour of the opera house.
Finally, if you're looking for the best shopping in Milan, your first stop should be to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. The building where this shopping mall is housed is breathtaking, and the shopping opportunities are almost as amazing. The Galleria contains many stores, as well as the Milan's famous Savini restaurant.