Monday 11 March 2013

MILAN

Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital of Lombardy. The city proper has a population of about 1.35 million, while its urban area is the 5th largest in the EU and the largest in Italy with an estimated population of about 5.2 million.  Instead of that, Milan also represents as the "new" Italy. It is also is the most modern of all Italian cities, and it still keeps most of its past history intact. There are lot and a huge variety of things that the tourists can see in Milan such as  fine churches, old palaces, excellent museums, world class theaters and opera houses, cultural gems, striking buildings, sleek modern architectural works and lovely streets and squares. 


The first tourist destination at Milan is Milan Cathedral. Milan Cathedral is the cathedral church of Milan, Italy. It is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente (Saint Mary Nascent)and it also is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan.It was took nearly six centuries to complete. It also is the fifth largest cathedral in the world and the largest in the Italian state territory. Today, the Cathedral of Milan is considered the most important work of gothic architecture in whole Italy. Even though it took a few hundred years to complete it, it was certainly worth the wait. Thus, the tourists must take the chance to visit to here.

The next destination is Castello Sforzesco. Castello Sforzesco is a castle in Milan, Italy, that used to be the seat and residence of the Duchy of Milan and one of the biggest citadels in Europe. With the invasion of Napoleon in Milan the Sforza Castle was heavily damaged, the troops of Napoleon used the frescoed halls as sleeping rooms and the interior courtyards as stables.Today the impressive halls of the Sforza Castle are used as art museums. It now houses several of the city's museums and art collections. Thus, the tourists can take this chance to see the historical places of Milan.

The popular public park at Milan is Giardini Pubblici. This park is officially known as the Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli. This park was created in 1782-1786 and the park is now the largest in the center of the city. Actually, Milan isn't exactly blessed with lots of green space, but the Giardini Pubblici (Public Gardens) is a welcome exception. Thus, the tourists can enjoy the nature environment at here. Besides that, tourists also can find some fantastic running courses at here. They can discover the historic sites and beautiful parks with the show-stopping route. 


One of the famous market is Piazza Duomo. Piazza del Duomo is the main piazza  of Milan, Italy. It is named after, and dominated by, the Milan Cathedral . The piazza marks the center of the city, both in a geographic sense and because of its importance from an artistic, cultural, and social point of view. Duomo is the major square in Milan and one of the most renowned tourist sites in Italy’s capital of fashion and business. It features the Duomo Cathedral, Royal Palace and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. It is located in the city center and is easily reached by the metropolitan railway. At the square tourists can visit luxurious shops and charming restaurants with inviting settings and excellent cuisine.








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