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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the oldest shopping gallery designed in an octagonal structure with two glass ceilings connecting the towers. With four storied high towers, it houses various luxurious brands and some of the most classic restaurants. It is located near Milan Duomo. Roam around to admire the mosaic artworks and elegant architecture of the building while shopping in brand stories of Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, etc. Visit Cafe Biffi and Savini restaurants which are one of the oldest in the city to taste the real flavours of Italy. The gallery also features unique and artistic rooms for paid accommodation and a hotel that comes with city views and opulent facilities. Read More

La Scala is one of Milan's most famous opera houses that has witnessed musical performances from the world’s greatest opera artists. It is located in Piazza della Scala. With a beautiful facade, it is the epitome of traditional Italian architecture. It is also popular for its theatre museum. Home theatre of chorus bands and ballet groups like La Scala Theatre Chorus, Filarmonica Della Scala orchestra, La Scala Theatre Orchestra, and many others, this opera house was built in the 17th century.There is a small, yet famous music school, La Scala Theatre Academy that trains people in dance, stage management and singing. Explore the collection of statues, costumes, paintings and other artefacts regarding the opera house in the popular La Scala Theatre Museum that is housed on the premises itself. You can get some souvenirs from the museum as well. A ticket to the museum includes a viewing of the Opera from third level boxes when there are no performances, rehearsals or public events planned. Read More

Milan Cathedral is a Gothic-themed church on the Piazza del Duomo of Milan. Stained glass walls, huge paintings depicting the verses of the Bible, a Marble staircase, and Romanesque interiors make the church aesthetic. Statues and gargoyles boast magnificent French Gothic architecture. The church is dedicated to the Nativity of St Mary. It boasts a number of statues, gargoyles and church figures making it a spectacular example of French gothic style. It is the current seat of archbishop of Milan and was built over a time span of six centuries. It is the largest church in the Italian republic boasting contemporary Gothic architecture in all its elements. The roof of the building is open for visitors and offers a perfect cityscape view which can be accessed by stairs or by a lift. There are multiple events and prayer meetings held at the cathedral that are worth attending. Read More

Built in the 13th century, Pinacoteca di Brera is a massive public gallery popular for various paintings and Italian artworks. The gallery is located in the Palazzo di Brera. The museum's main attractions are Italian paintings, mainly from the Quattrocento, Renaissance, and Rococo periods. It is a a neoclassical 18th-century building that was originally a Jesuit college. Collections of Renaissance and Baroque Venetian and Lombard paintings are especially noteworthy. The gallery also houses an astronomical observatory and a library that are worth visiting. Read More

Milano's Sistine Chapel

A popular catholic church in Milan, San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is currently used as the Civic Archaeological Museum. Designed in Renaissance architecture, it has huge grey walls, groin-vaulted halls, and colossal artwork that makes it beautiful. There is a hall in the church that is dedicated to the nuns and depicts their stories with ancient paintings. The highlight of the church is an old organ instrument, Giovan Giacomo Antegnati with 50 keyboard notes and 20 pedals that are placed on the choir loft. It was built in 1503. Read More

One of the largest stadiums in Europe and the largest in Italy, San Siro is in the San Siro district of Milan. There are many other events like musical concerts, dance performances, and acts that can be witnessed regularly in this stadium apart from games. Football Enthusiasts can visit the A.C. Milan museum inside the stadium to explore the history of football, and check out shoes, artworks, trophies and football souvenirs. It has a huge seating capacity of 80,018. It is a UEFA category stadium and has been a host for international football, boxing and rugby matches. Read More

Sforza Castle is a castle located outside the historic center of Milan. It houses various art exhibitions, libraries, art galleries, and an Archaeological Museum. It has pretty walls, huge courtyards, round towers, and lavish frescoes. It is a 15th century medieval fortification. In this 14th-century castle, explore the art, sculptors, paintings, and even musical instruments of pre- Renaissance era in the museums like The Pinacoteca, Antique furniture and Sculptor museum, Musical Instruments museum, and many others that are inside the premises of the Sforza Castle. Read More

Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece This painting is undoubtedly the main attraction of Milan. Tickets are difficult to obtain but the experience is one not to be easily forgotten.

Basilica di San Lorenzo, Milan

Situated in the southwestern region of Milan, the Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore is a Roman Catholic church. It is among the oldest churches, set within the ring of Navigli in Milan. It attracts tourists with its beautiful mosaics. It lies near the medieval Porta Ticinese and the Basilicas Park. Notably, the Basilica of San Lorenzo is dedicated to San Lorenzo and is built with huge blocks procured from other Roman sites. It is the oldest Church in Milan that was founded during the fourth century. In front of the Basilica, you will find the Roman Colonne di San Lorenzo (a group of Roman remains, even older than the Basilica). The interiors of the Basilica are adorned with marble and attractive mosaics. Its courtyard encompasses a replica of a bronze statue of Constantine the Great. Notably, visitors must be dressed appropriately to enter the Basilica. This Basilica was originally constructed in Roman times, but afterward, it was reconstructed multiple times over the past centuries. Read More

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

The Basilica di Sant’Ambogio is a church located in the Milan centre. It is known for its brilliant architecture and is a significant historical monument. The brick-walled monument is a wonderful example of Lombard Romanesque architecture that consecrated in 387. The interior contains the intricately designed high relief of an ancient sarcophagus—the Stilicho’s Sepulchre. Another masterpiece is the Golden Altar by the gifted goldsmith Vuolvinio, depicting the lives of Christ and St. Ambrose on the front and the backside. The crypt contains the remains of St Ambrose, St Gervasus and St Protasus. The basilica has two brick bell towers, dissimilar in looks and size, symbolising a division between different factions. On top of a column in the central nave sits a bronze serpent. It is believed to be forged by Moses to cure anyone bitten by a snake just by looking at the sculpture. The chapel of San Vittore in Ciel d’Oro is situated at the end of the southern nave. It has the bust of a local martyr Saint Vittorio made of golden tesserae. The church is definitely very intriguing and worth a visit. Read More