Located: northern Italy, capital of Lombardy
Super short Introduction
- One of the Fashion Capitals of the World ever since the XVI century
- Is Less touristy than Rome, Florence or Venice, however it’s the 2nd most visited city in Italy (after Rome), overall it’s the 7th most visited city in Europe
- Has diverse and stunning architecture
- Has the most skyscrapers in Italy
- Has a very well known Traditional Milanese cuisine
What to visit?
Within the city center, the main focus of activity is centered on:
Sforzesco/Sforza Castle
✓an oasis of art and culture
✓Parco Sempione can be accessed through its royal courtyards
Piazza Mercanti
✓one of the most charming squares in Italy
✓4 main buildings with awesome medieval spirit: Palazzo della Ragione, Gothic Casa Panigarola, Baroque Palazzo delle Scuole Palatine
the great Piazza del Duomo
✓the main city square in the city, dominated by the Cathedral
✓marks the center of the city as geographic sense),
Piazza Cordusio
✓well known for its neoclassical, eclectic and Art Nouveau buildings, banks and post offices ✓it’s an important commercial square in the city
The city contains the salons of some of the world’s best-knows fashion designers – Armani, Versace, Dolce&Gabbana, Prada, Ferre, Missoni ☺
Where to stay?
Park Hyatt Milano is by far one of the top picks, got an overall score of 9.4/10 and it’s located in the heart of the fashion district and this is where the good life lives. 🙂 Couples rated this location as 9.9/10.
Set in a complex of 5 connecting 18th-century buildings, all air-conditioned rooms and suites display furniture designed by Antonio Citterio, modern dècor and parquet floors, Mandarin Oriental Hotel got a 9.6/10 score for the location – in the heart of Milan.
Set in a historical building, The Square Milano Duomo is a 5-minute walk from Milan Cathedral, the Scala Opera House and the Vittorio Emanuele shopping area. Has a 9/10 overall score and couples rated it as a 9.5/10
A contemporary hotel right in front of Milano Centrale Station, Just Hotel Milano enjoys a great location close to train and metro links, rated with 9.1 by couples.
Overlooking Piazza Fontana in central Milan, Rosa Grand Milano – Starhotels Collezione is a 2-minute walk from Milan Cathedral. It offers 2 elegant restaurants, a modern wellness center, free WiFi, and stylish rooms. Has an excellent location score – 9.7/10 and couples rated it as 9.8/10.
Where to eat?
Nightlife – every night from 7pm to 9pm it’s Aperitivo time in Milan
Let me know if Milan is on your bucket list or you’ve already been there, leave a feedback if you believe I forgot some important aspects, however this is just a short guide and its intention is to make you curious enough to start planning your next trip.
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8 quotes about Milan that explain why people love it | 203Challenges
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