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Inspiring Milan (Italy)
Milan seems to be very important City of Italy. It considered the biggest industrial city of Italy it also control the financial sector of Italy and the second largest city in Italy after Rome.
But the really amazing thing about Milan is that it is not only famous for its economic power but it is also famous for another two things: Fashion and Culture.
These two main things make Milan a very interested city in Italy and a city that will all people around the world want to visit and discover it more and more.
Comparing to London, Paris, NewYourk, Milan considered as the world capital city of fashion.
These gorgeous things not only the best things in Milan, the Italian food also especially the Italian pizza what makes Milan one of the best.
So Milan is an irresistible city that will capture you for all these magnificent things besides its beautiful attractions and shopping streets, we will talk about the other amazing things in Milan as the special public events, attractions, shopping anything you want to know about Milan.
Milan upcoming Public Events and Festivals
1-Carnevale Ambrosiano
A beautiful amusing carnevale old and younger people celebrate it, Carnevale Ambrosiano is the longest carnevale in Milan.
It will take place on 4th of March 2017.
2- Milan Marathon
A long distance race festival that takes place annually at Milan city center.
It will be on 2nd of April 2017.
3-Festa del Naviglio (Naviglio Festival)
on 1st of June.
4- Milan Film Festival
It is a great film competition between young filmmakers in Milan, this festival began in 1996 and it will take place on 1st of Septembre 2017.
5-Natale in Fiera (Christmas Fair)
Milan Christmas fair used to be very entertainment fair, people visit the beautiful Christmas markets, folklore shows and concerts in streets.
It will start fro November 1st, 2017
6- Inauguration of the Opera Season
A very special event open at Milan’s feast day and it will take place on 7th of December 2017.
Top Main Attractions and Tours in Milan:
1-Milan Cathedral
It is the fourth largest cathedral in the world, its construction took 5 centuries to build until Napoleon came in1809 and ordered to complete it and now it considered the worship place for catholic and one of the main attractions in Milan.
2- Arco Della Pace
It is located on the other side of the castle in Sempione park and it considered one of the special triumphal arches in Europe.
3- Sforza Castle
It is built in 1368, and it now includes the best museums in Milan, it is a great building with many corners and each corner contains four huge towers.
4-Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
It is a beautiful glass luxury mall, it is built in 1877, it is now one of the biggest shopping malls in Milan and guests can enter that beautiful place from the arched opening on Piazza del Duomo.
5-La Scala Theatre
It is a gorgeous place where concerts and beautiful shows take place, an entertainment place to go and spend your time there.
6- Parco Sempione
One of the largest amazing parks in Milan that founded in 1888, there are two views you can enjoy when you are in the park one of them points at Sforza Castle and the other one points at Arch of Peace.
7- Saint Mary of the Graces church
One of the most popular churches in Milan people come all over the world to visit it and see its beauty from inside.
8- Pinacoteca di Brera museum
The biggest public gallery in Milan and one of the best places that contain the most beautiful paintings in Italy.
Shopping
As Milan considered a home for fashion and designers you will find many great markets and stores for brands and famous designers.
Here you are the top 4 streets in Milan for shopping:
1- Via Montenapoleone Street
They call it the key shopping street in Milan as it is full of your favorite brand stores from Prada, Valentino to Gucci and more, you can find there all luxury stores and the latest trends.
2- Corso Venezia Street
Besides that Corso Venzia street considered as a home for fashion in Milan but also a source of entertainment as it contains parks and gardens on its sides so you will walk and enjoy the lovely view of the gardens.
3-Corso Vittorio Emanuele II Street
This magnificent street has many reasons to be on of the best shopping streets in Milan.
First, it is located in Pizza Del Duomo City square so it is easy for everyone to go and shopping there.
Second, it contains stores for all categories, there are many mid-ranged stores.
Third, it is a street for everything not just for clothes.
4-Corso Buenos Aires Street
It is the longest shopping street in Europe comparing with the famous champ Elysees in Paris or Oxford street in London.
It is better for you to visit this amazing one, you will never regret.
Where to stay in Milan?
There are many hotels you can stay in and enjoy your holiday, but the best thing that you will find hotels categories in Milan from the expensive hotels, there are some of these hotels just near the tram station.
You will find also the mid-ranged hotels, they will be less expensive and with all living conditions you want. You can find some of them near Duomo city square. So it is not a problem for you to a find a suitable place to stay.
When can you visit Milan?
Milan is one of the destinations that you can visit all the year, in autumn the last months are better for you to visit Milan as the city is crowded and you will find all stores and markets open.
Of course, Milan is a great destination to visit in winter as you will find all the beautiful christmas markets open.
And keep in mind that most of museums and attractions are closed on Monday.
