The capital of fashion owes its grandeur to its fabulous buildings and places.
The Dome is the symbol of the city. Dedicated to Saint Mary of Nativity , the church, the largest in Italy and the fifth largest in the world is also the seat of the Archbishop of Milano.The most spectacular view of the Gothic Dome (almost 6 centruies to be completed) is through the innumerable marble spires and pinnacles that adorn the rooftop. On a clear day you can see the Alps.
It is as you know the city of La Scala and the Dome.The grand Gothic cathedral, the Duomo, lies at the geographical heart of this one-time Imperial Roman capital.600 years in the making. Its pearly white facade, adorned with 135 spires and 3400 statues rises like the filigree of a fairy-tale tiara. The interior is no less impressive, punctuated by the largest stained-glass windows in Christendom, while in the crypt saintly Carlo Borromeo is interred in a rock-crystal casket.
This iconic red-brick castle was later home to the mighty Sforza dynasty, who ruled Renaissance Milan. The castle’s defences were designed by the multitalented da Vinci; Napoleon later drained the moat and removed the drawbridges. Today, it houses seven specialised museums.
Milano’s museums, theatres and landmarks attract over 9 million visitors annually.
If you happen to be in Milano and you have visited almost everything on your list , you can set off to lake Como, which is very nearby. The lake of glacial origin is 146 square kilometres , the 3rd largest in Italy. At over 400 metres is one of the deepest in Europe and it used to be a retreat for wealthy people since Roman times.Besides the incredible sights and villas , it is also a palce for sailing, windsurfing and kitesurfing.
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