Duomo
At the heart of the city, Milan's Duomo is the world's largest Gothic
cathedral, begun in 1386 and added to each century thereafter. The
best time to visit is in bright sunshine, when the windows create a
kaleidoscope of colour through the cavernous interior.
Duomo
At the heart of the city, Milan's Duomo is the world's largest Gothic
cathedral, begun in 1386 and added to each century thereafter. The
best time to visit is in bright sunshine, when the windows create a
kaleidoscope of colour through the cavernous interior.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Entered from the Piazza in front of the Cathedral, the glass-domed cruciform
Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery is a vast Belle Epoque shopping arcade. It was
built to link the Piazza del Duomo to the Piazza della Scala and soon became
Milan's conservatory. Winter and summer, Milanesi can be seen here,
escaping the rain, browsing the exclusive shops and sipping Campari and
soda in the bars.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Entered from the Piazza in front of the Cathedral, the glass-domed cruciform
Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery is a vast Belle Epoque shopping arcade. It was
built to link the Piazza del Duomo to the Piazza della Scala and soon became
Milan's conservatory. Winter and summer, Milanesi can be seen here,
escaping the rain, browsing the exclusive shops and sipping Campari and
soda in the bars.
Museo Teatrale alla Scala
Opera lovers should visit this museum, crammed with rich mementoes of the
celebrated opera house, La Scala. Two collections are devoted to Milan's
darling Verdi, whose 'Slaves Chorus' from Nabucco remains the unofficial
Italian anthem. Memorabilia include the spinet on which he learned to play,
scores in his own hand and the jewel-encrusted baton presented to him after
the triumphal reception of Aida. Rossini, Puccini and Toscanini are honoured
alongside him.
Museo Teatrale alla Scala
Opera lovers should visit this museum, crammed with rich mementoes of the
celebrated opera house, La Scala. Two collections are devoted to Milan's
darling Verdi, whose 'Slaves Chorus' from Nabucco remains the unofficial
Italian anthem. Memorabilia include the spinet on which he learned to play,
scores in his own hand and the jewel-encrusted baton presented to him after
the triumphal reception of Aida. Rossini, Puccini and Toscanini are honoured
alongside him.
Santa Maria delle Grazie
The Church and Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie were built between 1465
and 1482 to designs by Guiniforte Solari. The church's original architectonic
layout, now only visible in the form of the nave and aisles, was a typical
example of Late Gothic Lombard art of which Solari was a well-known exponent.
The church is also famous for the mural of the Last Supper by Leonardo da
Vinci, which is in the refectory of the convent.
Santa Maria delle Grazie
The Church and Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie were built between 1465
and 1482 to designs by Guiniforte Solari. The church's original architectonic
layout, now only visible in the form of the nave and aisles, was a typical
example of Late Gothic Lombard art of which Solari was a well-known exponent.
The church is also famous for the mural of the Last Supper by Leonardo da
Vinci, which is in the refectory of the convent.
Museo d'Arte Antica del Castello Sforzesco
Three municipal museums compete for attention within the redbrick
15th-century Sforza Castle. The Museum of Historic Art; where
visitors come to see Michelangelo's last work, the unfinished Pieta
Rondanina, the extensive sculpture galleries, and the large collection
of paintings. The Museum of Applied Arts, and the Archaeological
Museum, which are housed in the fortress (Rocchetta).
Museo d'Arte Antica del Castello Sforzesco
Three municipal museums compete for attention within the redbrick
15th-century Sforza Castle. The Museum of Historic Art; where
visitors come to see Michelangelo's last work, the unfinished Pieta
Rondanina, the extensive sculpture galleries, and the large collection
of paintings. The Museum of Applied Arts, and the Archaeological
Museum, which are housed in the fortress (Rocchetta).
Pinacoteca di Brera
Brera Picture Gallery. Napoleon, whose statue by Canova stands in the courtyard,
opened the Brera Picture Gallery in 1809. A collection that was enriched with objects
confiscated on his Italian campaigns. The collection is best known for its Venetian
and Lombard masters.
Pinacoteca di Brera
Brera Picture Gallery. Napoleon, whose statue by Canova stands in the courtyard,
opened the Brera Picture Gallery in 1809. A collection that was enriched with objects
confiscated on his Italian campaigns. The collection is best known for its Venetian
and Lombard masters.
Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnica Leonardo da Vinci
Most visitors come to this museum, devoted to the history of science,
to see the Leonardo Gallery, with its host of models (both static and
functioning) that illustrate da Vinci's intuitive genius. His designs for
war machines, flying machines, architecture and production awaken
admiration for a man whose ideas, even when not 100% successful,
display incredible foresight.
Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnica Leonardo da Vinci
Most visitors come to this museum, devoted to the history of science,
to see the Leonardo Gallery, with its host of models (both static and
functioning) that illustrate da Vinci's intuitive genius. His designs for
war machines, flying machines, architecture and production awaken
admiration for a man whose ideas, even when not 100% successful,
display incredible foresight.
Basilica de Sant'Ambrogio
Built by Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, the original basilica
dates back to the fourth century. The Sant'Ambrogio basilica (ninth-12th
centuries) is one of Milan's finest churches, a monumental building in the
mature Lombard Romanesque style, The Chapel of St Victor, at the end of
the south aisle, is a vaulted funerary chapel built in the church cemetery
in the fourth century.
Basilica de Sant'Ambrogio
Built by Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, the original basilica
dates back to the fourth century. The Sant'Ambrogio basilica (ninth-12th
centuries) is one of Milan's finest churches, a monumental building in the
mature Lombard Romanesque style, The Chapel of St Victor, at the end of
the south aisle, is a vaulted funerary chapel built in the church cemetery
in the fourth century.
Quadrilatero della Moda
Milan is a temple of high fashion, home of Armani and Versace, and
naturally sure to delight the high priests and priestesses of style. The
so-called Quadrilateral of fashion, formed by Via Montenapoleone,
Via Sant'Andrea, Via Monzani and Via della Spiga north of the
Cathedral, is top of the list.
Quadrilatero della Moda
Milan is a temple of high fashion, home of Armani and Versace, and
naturally sure to delight the high priests and priestesses of style. The
so-called Quadrilateral of fashion, formed by Via Montenapoleone,
Via Sant'Andrea, Via Monzani and Via della Spiga north of the
Cathedral, is top of the list.
Stadio San Siro
The home stadium for two of the three most successful Italian Football
League clubs: A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale, and one of the most
famous football stadia in the world. Although it has been officially
renamed in honour of Giuseppe Meazza, the Inter and Milan player of
the 1930s and 1940s, it is still commonly called the San Siro.
Stadio San Siro
The home stadium for two of the three most successful Italian Football
League clubs: A.C. Milan and F.C. Internazionale, and one of the most
famous football stadia in the world. Although it has been officially
renamed in honour of Giuseppe Meazza, the Inter and Milan player of
the 1930s and 1940s, it is still commonly called the San Siro.