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What to see in Milan
Top ten things to do in Milan
Duomo
The Duomo di Milano is a Gothic cathedral on the main square of Milan, and it’s known worldwide as one of the most famous buildings in Europe. It is one of the main tourist attractions of Milan. You can also take a lift which will take you to the Duomo's roof so that you can enjoy the most beautiful view of Milan, through a forest of pinnacles.
La Rinascente
Don’t miss a visit to La Rinascente, a seven-floors shopping mall next to the Duomo, where you can find everything from toys to the latest collections. Upstairs at the top of La Rinascente there’s this cool restaurant overlooking the Duomo rooftop, where you can have a break, sip a cup of coffee and enjoy the beautiful view of the Milan Dome.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is a beautiful glass-covered arcade with many cafes and shops, which are an ideal people-watching spot. In the arcade there’s a bull in the mosaic floor. They say it brings you good luck if you spin around on your right heel, three times, on the bull itself.
Teatro alla Scala
The Teatro alla Scala is probably the most famous Italian Opera House. A must-do thing in Milan is to attend the opera at Teatro alla Scala: it is a memory for a life time. Speaking about what to wear. There’s no dress code for attending the opera, unless you're attending an opening night, that is. Dress up anyway.
Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper
Thanks to the references made by Dan Brown in The DaVinci Code, Leonardo Da Vinci's The Last Supper is getting even more attention now. The beautiful picture is housed at Santa Maria delle Grazie. Keep in mind you’d better book in advance, because of the huge number of visitor coming to enjoy the painting.
Shopping in Milan
Milan is the capital of fashion and one of the best places in the whole world for shopping. To get real bargains keep in mind to plan your visit during the sales. There are two periods for sales in Milan:
Summer Sale Milan from the first Saturday in July until August
Winter Sale Milan from the first Saturday in January after the Holiday Period until mid February. Besides the beautiful shops in Montenapoleone street and La Rinascente, you’ll love Serravalle outlet.
Serravalle outlet
Serravalle outles is a village with over 180 stores of the best brands, 50 minutes drive from Milan. There is a daily shuttle bus from Milan Foro Bonaparte. Opening hours of the outlet are Monday to Sunday, 10 am to 8 pm.
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