Written by explorer848 on September 30, 2009
- Travel Northern Italy Few places in the world are as enchanting as Milan. There is so much to offer in Milan and its surrounding areas that are perfect for travelers of all ages. The best...
Written by ChocolateLady on July 14, 2009
- Our only reason for going to Milan was finally to get to witness an opera at the famous Teatro alla Scala. We were fortunate enough for my 50th birthday to coincide with an opera...
Written by sum0488 on May 3, 2009
- The Meal of a LifetimeMilan was a ghost town. It was mid-August, the first night of my family’s 16-day tour of Italy, a trip I had been anticipating for months. Unfortunately the entire population of...
Written by MacJay on November 1, 2000
- This detail merits a separate entry only because it CAN be a health issue. In the spring the cotton woods, 'piopo' in Italian explode in snow like avalanches of seeds. At first it...
Written by Marianne on July 9, 2005
- MORNING:
Start the day at Piazza Duomo. First admire the Duomo's façade. It is sparkling white, like it has just been cleaned. Look up and take your time to see the many statues and details. Walk...
Written by pointofnoreturn on July 27, 2007
- We couldn't find a decent hotel to stay in the night before our flight to Athens. We looked into hostels but 99% of them had terrible reviews and the cheap hotels were far out in...
Written by eros on December 8, 2002
- The most famous opera house in the world, according to the flier I kept as a souviner, La Scala was built by Giuseppe Piermarini between 1776 and 1778. The opera house stands upon the ruins...
Written by uranus2359 on November 7, 2004
- Milan’s Centro Storico, or historic centre, is where the world's largest Gothic cathedral stands. It’s home to the much-celebrated La Scala opera house, art-filled private mansions, the royal palace, a most elegant shopping arcade, and...
Written by Ale on April 30, 2002
- While all through Italy people are getting more used to having aperitif at 7:30-8:30 PM, the aperitif in Milan is much more than sipping a quick drink at the bar - it has evolved into...
Written by Ryanne on April 26, 2001
- Canals that were built around the 12th century as a water transport system are now the focal point for a popular, exciting neighborhood in Milan. Take the green metro line all the way down...
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