Milan in review
Milan is a creative, cosmopolitan city and a web of fascinating contradictions, fusing tradition with contemporary, spiritual with secular and designer with vintage.
A restless city, full of memorable Milan hotels, the streets are full of chic, stylish people who have things to do and places to be; this is what gives Milan its vibrancy and energy. Life style is important here and the place is throbbing with fashion, music, concerts, shopping and more shopping. Milan is the fashion capital and this is reflected in Brera, the artists' zone, where you can find Valentino, Gucci, Ferragamo and Armani on sale.
Of course, this is Italy and it's not all about fashion. In Milan are two of the greatest symbols of religion, The Basilica de Sant'Ambrogio, the oldest and most symbolic site in the city, and the towering gothic Duomo Cathedral which took over 5 centuries to complete. Leonardo Da Vinci's greatly acclaimed Last Supper is found in the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie, itself a striking monument. La Scala Opera House is where some of the greatest operas have been performed and there are numerous art museums, galleries and graceful palazzos to take up your time.
- From our editor T. Ireland – Sydney