Holiday Destination: Milan

Milan is the second largest municipality in Italy and the capital of Lombardy as well as of the province of Milan. It has been suggested that the Milan metropolitan area is part of the so called Blue Banana, the area of Europe with the highest population and industrial density. Its health care and education system is considered one of the best of Europe. Milan was founded by the Insubres, a Celtic people. The city was later captured by the Romans in 222 BC, and later was the capital of the Western Roman Empire. Milan became one of the most prosperous Italian cities during the High Middle Ages, playing a primary role in the Lombard League. Later Milan became the capital of the Duchy of Milan, being ruled by the Visconti, the Sforza, the Spanish and the Austrians. Milan was conquered by the French troops of Napoleon, only to be given again to the Austrian Empire at the Congress of Vienna. The city was eventually annexed to the House of Savoy, and soon started to lead the industrialization process of the new Kingdom of Italy. During World War II, the city was badly affected by Allied bombings, and after German occupation in 1943, Milan became the main centre of the Italian resistance movement.

Climate

Summer 26.1 °C (79.0 °F), Winter (−1.9) °C (28.6 °F)

Tourist Season

Summer Season is the best for visiting Milan.

Accommodation

Hotels and Apartments.

General Information Of Milan

• Land Area: 70.18 sq mi (181.76 km2)
• Population: 32 Lakh.
• Capital City: Milano.
• Language: English and Italian.

Tourist Attraction in or Near by Milan

Cathedral of Milan

Milan Cathedral is the cathedral church of Milan, Italy. Dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente, it is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan, currently Cardinal Angelo Scola. The Gothic cathedral took nearly six centuries to complete. It is the fourth largest cathedral in the world and the largest in the Italian state territory. Before actual work began, three main buildings were demolished the palace of the Archbishop, the Ordinari Palace and the Baptistry of St. Stephen at the Spring, while the old church of Sta. Maria Maggiore was exploited as a stone quarry. Enthusiasm for the immense new building soon spread among the population, and the shrewd Gian Galeazzo, together with his cousin the archbishop, collected large donations for the work in progress.

Sforza Castle

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 and now houses several of the city's museums and art collections. The castle is located near the center of Milan Milan and unlike many other castles, you do not have to climb the hill to reach this place. Inside the castle you can see the palace artifacts and architectural details art of Michelangelo's last sculpture. There was also a museum of ancient art, a collection of musical instruments, parts of Egypt and prehistoric archaeological museum.

La Scala

La Scala is a world renowned opera house in Milan, Italy. The theatre was inaugurated on 3 August 1778 and was originally known as the New Royal Ducal Theatre at La Scala. The premiere performance was Antonio Salieri's Europa riconosciuta. Most of Italy's greatest operatic artists, and many of the finest singers from around the world, have appeared at La Scala during the past 200 years. Today, the theatre is still recognised as one of the leading opera and ballet theatres in the world and is home to the La Scala Theatre Chorus, La Scala Theatre Ballet and La Scala Theatre Orchestra. The theatre also has an associate school, known as the La Scala Theatre Academy, which offers professional training in music, dance, stage craft and stage management.

Gallery of Vittorio Emanuele II

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a double arcade in the center of Milan, Italy. The structure is formed by two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon covering the street connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala. The Galleria is named after Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy. The street is covered by an arching glass and cast iron roof, a popular design for nineteenth century arcades, such as the Burlington Arcade in London. The Milanese Galleria was larger in scale than its predecessors and was an important step in the evolution of the modern glazed and enclosed shopping mall, of which it was the direct progenitor. It has inspired the use of the term galleria for many other shopping arcades and malls. In the central mosaic there is a depiction of the bull from Turin Coat of Arms. The tradition tells that if a person put its right heel on the bull's genitals and turn on himself three times, this will bring good luck.

Santa Maria delle Grazie

Santa Maria delle Grazie is a church and Dominican convent in Milan, northern Italy. The church contains the mural of the Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci, which is in the refectory of the convent. Convent chruch and 15th century Santa Maria della Grazie is home to the famous painting of Leonardo Da Vinci, the Last Supper. Although the building was bombed in World War II in 1943 but the painting was still alive. To see the painting of the Last Supper you have to pass through the entrance on the left of the church in the Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Basilica of Sant 'Ambrogio

The Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio is a church in Milan, northern Italy. Basilica of Sant 'Ambrogio is one of the oldest churches in Milan. The church was built. Sant 'Ambrogio is the patron saint of Milan and you can see it in a basement along with two third century martyr. This church is an excellent example of Roman architecture and in it there are relics, carvings, mosaics and make sure you also look at the golden altar.

Tempio della Vittoria

The structure has an octagonal shape and features three floors. An impressive range of materials was used during the construction of the memorial. The interior holds a number of monuments, such as the magnificent Mausoleo di Teodorico and the elaborate Rosa dei Venti di Atene. The electric beacon above the ciborium at night can be seen from up to 15 km away. During WWII, the memorial suffered considerable damage. It was meticulously reconstructed, and today it can be viewed in its full glory. Particularly noteworthy are the figures in the building’s niches and ledges, crafted by such artists as Lombardi, Supino, Maiocchi. Among them is the excellent ‘Sant'Ambrogio’ by Adolfo Wildt.

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. Rectangular in shape, with an overall area of 17.000 m2, the piazza includes some of the most important buildings of Milan, as well some of the most prestigious commercial activities, and it is by far the foremost tourist attraction of the city. While the piazza was originally created in the 14th century and has been gradually developing ever since, its overall plan, in its current form, is largely due to architect Giuseppe Mengoni, and dates back to the second half of the 19th century. The monumental buildings that mark its sides, with the main exception of the Duomo itself and the Royal Palace, were introduced by Mengoni's design; the most notable of Mengoni's addition to the piazza is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II arcade.

Biblioteca Ambrosiana

The Biblioteca Ambrosiana is a historic library in Milan, Italy, also housing the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Ambrosian art gallery. Named after Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, it was founded by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, whose agents scoured Western Europe and even Greece and Syria for books and manuscripts. Some major acquisitions of complete libraries were the manuscripts of the Benedictine monastery of Bobbio and the library of the Paduan Vincenzo Pinelli, whose more than 800 manuscripts filled 70 cases when they were sent to Milan and included the famous Iliad, the Ilia Picta.

Arena Civica

Arena Civica is a multi purpose stadium in Milan, Italy, which was opened on 18 August 1807 and is one of the city’s main examples of neoclassical architecture. During its history it has been used for many kinds of events, including the reconstruction of naval battles William Frederick Cody twice brought his “Wild West Show” here. Today it mainly hosts football and rugby union matches, concerts and cultural events. Since 17 January 2010 the Arena is the home ground of Amatori Rugby Milano, a rugby union club founded in 1927 that won 18 Italian Championships. The stadium is also the host venue for an annual athletics meeting the Notturna di Milano.

Naviglio della Martesana

The transportation and agricultural function of the Martesana ceased by the 17th Century. By that time, the banks of the canal were lined with summer houses and country mansions of wealthy Milanese families. The most splendid of these residences included Villa Alari Visconti, Villa Rey at Anzago, Villa Uboldo, Villa Castelbarco at Vaprio, and Villa Biancani at Cernusco. Navigation along the canal stopped altogether in the first half of the 20th Century. The stretch between Via Castelfidardo and Via Melchiorre Gioia was closed in 1933, and other parts of the Martesana fell into neglect. Nowadays, the authorities of Milan are gradually re-glamorizing this almost totally forgotten part of the city. A cycling route along the Martesana offers a chance to take a closer look at this prominent page in Milan’s history.

Accessibility

Bus Terminal in or Near by

Hotel Central Station

Via Giovanni Battista Sammartini, 15
Milan, Italy

Le Méridien Gallia

Piazza Duca D'Aosta, 9
Milan, Italy

Intercambiador de Transportes Avenida de America SA

Av de América, 2
Milan, Italy

Estación Sur de Autobuses

Calle de Méndez Álvaro, 83
Milan, Italy

Airport

Malpensa International Airport: For International flights.

Railway Stations

Garibaldi Station

Milan, Italy

Milano Centrale

Milan, Italy

Repubblica

Milan, Italy

Porta Venezia

Milan, Italy