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Sightseeing around Milan is a breath of fresh air in comparison to Italy’s other popular destinations. Due to the millions of visitors they get every year, walking around Venice’s streets can be a chore sometimes, as is finding a place to relax in Rome. Although you will find thousands of tourists, particularly during the summer, the streets aren’t as full here.
Another of Milan’s advantages is that, as well as the endless cathedrals and museums from Medieval and Renaissance times, modern art and culture is more prominent here. There are only so many churches, fountains and statues you can visit before sightseeing begins to get tiresome. This city still has endless museums, churches and cathedrals to visit, but unlike other Italian cities it also has a unique fashion culture and modern art museums.
The Piazza del Duomo is where Milan’s heart lies and this square is seldom quiet. All walks of life pass through this area at any time of the day. Watch the local kids hanging out discussing their most recent shopping sprees, avoiding the rushing office workers billowing from the metro station. In the middle of all these are hundreds of tour guides selecting their prey. The Duomo is the world’s largest Gothic cathedral and one of Italy’s most spectacular, ornamented with 135 pinnacles and over 200 marble statues. Looking over the square, or piazza, from on top of the highest pinnacle is a statue of Madonna.
From the square treat yourself to some designer clothes, and if can’t provide the funding for them, a quick stroll down the premier shopping streets for some window shopping is a must. The Via Montenapoleone and the Via della Spiga are the best places to do this. If you feel the need to buy something after teasing yourself with some extremely expensive clothes, look a bit further and you should come across some bargains.
Before you leave Milan don’t forget to visit the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. Leonardo da Vinci’s infamous painting ‘The Last Supper’ is housed here.
Local Attractions
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