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Attractions in Milan

By Lek Boonlert Subscribe to RSS | November 28th 2011 | Views:
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Milan is perhaps best known for being the fashion capital of Italy; in fact, it is one of the biggest fashion cities in Europe. There is however much more to Milan than you might think. There are many museums and historical buildings to see, fabulous surrounding countryside and of course some amazing shopping opportunities.

The world’s largest gothic style cathedral can be found in Milan. Duomo, which was built and changed many times over several hundred years, transforming into the building you see today. It is an architectural masterpiece and definitely worth seeing.

The Santa Maria delle Grazie is the home to the original artwork of Leonardo de Vinci. The Last Supper is perhaps one of his most famous and iconic pieces and is viewed by thousands of visitors each year.

La Scala is an opera house known throughout the world. Staff at the Milan hotels should be able to offer advice of any scheduled performances during your stay and for anyone who likes to soak up a bit of culture, then this should not be missed.

Why not visit the OrtoBotanico di Brera? Located within the centre of the city it is easily accessible to everyone. Established in 1774, the gardens have a wide variety of flora and fauna and on a nice day, you can picnic.

There are many Milan hotels located in and around some of the more popular attractions in the city. There are hotels to suit all tastes and budgets but booking in advance is recommended.

Lek Boonlert - About Author:
Lek Boonlert is an editor and content reviewer at DirectRooms and is responsible for all Milan Hotels content.

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