And so should you. If you want a view of the city from above, however, some man-made meraviglie are the Torre Branca , in the middle of Parco Sempione, or the Duomo terrace.
Milan is more than 50 shades of gray. At some point it will hit you: Milan is gray. Gray is the concrete, the sky, the buildings, the marbles of the Duomo, the morning haze lingering on the banks of the canals, the smoke coming out of the chimneys, the exhaust of the cars.
But learn to appreciate it, as well as the life flickering underneath its different tones, like many before you have. Below these smoky winter skies, the cold damp air getting under the skin, or in the sweltering and sticky summer nights, some of the most influential intellectuals and artists of all times have written, sung, played, read and made love, from Stendhal to Maria Callas, from Giuseppe Verdi to Leonardo da Vinci and Ernest Hemingway.
What others call fog, is a place of the heart. Join our newsletter to get exclusives on where our correspondents travel, what they eat, where they stay. Free to sign up. A quixotic urban-planning scheme aims to transform the disputed Italian port city into a spiritual center of the world. Apr 14 A view of the Duomo and roofs of Milan. The Duomo. Torre Velasca as seen from the Duomo Terrace. It is widely believed that the aperitivo was invented by the creator of vermouth in Turin in the 18th century.
Between 6pm and 8pm, having clocked off work, the entire city seems to be grabbing a drink and complimentary snack before heading home or out for dinner. For a low-key experience, make like the locals do and stand at a cafe counter, drink in hand, as you nibble on crisps and olives.
Or go grand and settle in for a night of delicacies at any of the countless stylish bars serving drinks alongside a feast of cured meats, cheeses and focaccia. In Milan, it is the majestic Duomo. Situated smack bang in the centre of Milan, the imposing gothic cathedral is the largest and most elaborate in Italy, enveloped in pink-tinged white marble sourced from the quarries of Lake Maggiore. Construction of the building began in and took nearly six centuries to complete.
Visitors to the Duomo can climb up to the rooftop, where you can take in a sweeping view of the city, as well as get a close-up with the menacing gargoyles and intricate spires surrounding you. Once reminders of the oppressive regimes that dominated Milan, the Royal Palace and Castello Sforzesco provide a useful insight into the age of the commune and the medieval dynasties that ruled and feuded in Lombardy and beyond. An afternoon at Museo del Risorgimento explains the Italian Unification — the period of Italian history between the first campaign of Napoleon Bonaparte in Italy and the annexation of Rome to the Kingdom of Italy Since the early s, Milan has also cemented its reputation as a trendsetter in interior and furniture design.
When Salone Internazionale del Mobile di Milano first launched in , Milan became a hub for designers, with showrooms, studios and outlets opening their doors to international buyers. For those keen to learn more, the Triennale Design Museum offers a comprehensive look into the history of design in Italy.
The extraordinary theatre was originally built in the s but later had extensive reconstructions after heavy bombings. Swathed in red velvet, brocade and gold mouldings, the spectacular performance hall is one of the most lavish in the world. These differences between Rome and Milan are evident from several proverbs, such as an Italian saying about the differences of the two cities which roughly translates, "Rome is a voluptuous woman whose gifts are very apparent, while Milan is the shy, demure girl whose treasures are plentiful, but discovered in time.
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About Teleport Products Sign up Log in. Quality of life in Milan Milan, Italy, features a wide variety of free time activities. Milan is one of the top ten city matches for 0. City ranking. Housing 5. Cost of Living 5. Startups 5. Venture Capital 3. Travel Connectivity 7. Commute 6. Business Freedom 6. Safety 7.
Healthcare 9. Education 4. Environmental Quality 4. Economy 3. Taxation 2. Internet Access 5. Tolerance 7. Outdoors 6. Sign up for a free Teleport account to personalize city data. Budget your housing and living costs, salaries and jobs. More about the sights of Milan, as well as what to see in Milan for days To relax from the hustle and bustle of the main streets in the historic centre of Milan there are two parks:.
Sempione Park Parco Sempione - a large city Park, which was laid in the late nineteenth century on the site of the former parade ground of the Castello Sforzesco. The Park has plenty of greenery, a lake inhabited by ducks, majestic trees, walking paths, places for rest, fountains, children's and basketball courts, a small cafe, also:. Corso Venezia originates from the pleasant Piazza San Babila, where is a fountain and an interesting sculpture "Nobility of time".
Torino Via Torino is one of the busiest and most interesting streets in the center of Milan, fully reflecting the diversity and originality of the architecture of the city. On the street, interesting buildings, churches, shops, cafes and hotels. Along the canal Grande, on the promenade: a renovated historic building that has retained its former charm and become, small courtyards and bridges, as well as an abundance of cafes, bars and restaurants, there are stalls and shops with Souvenirs, Antiques, and other goods and trinkets.
To get closer to the beauty and history of Milan to see the city from a unique perspective, and to visit those secret places that are hidden from eyes of most tourists, and also make a trip outside of Milan, visiting tours from the experts in the city - local residents.
Such excursions can be the ideal option for those who are in Milan only a couple of hours or one day. Milan is good at any time of the year, for this reason is always tourists coming to Milan from many parts of the world. Milan's climate is similar to many Northern Italian plains, with hot, sultry summers and cold, foggy winters. However, the average number of days with precipitation per year is among the lowest in Europe.
Mountains of the Alps and the Apennines form a natural barrier that protects the city from the large amount of precipitation. However, mostly held near zero temperature with great number of Sunny days. Also, the city can envelop the fog and haze is present. The level of air pollution increases significantly in winter when cold air clings to the soil, causing Milan is one of the most polluted cities in Europe. Typically, in this season there is more clear skies, averaging more than 13 hours of daylight.
In case of rain, there is a probability that they will be with thunderstorms and hail. However, these seasons are characterised by higher precipitation, especially in April and may. The wind in Milan, as a rule, is absent, except for summer thunderstorms when winds can increase. Tourists, Milan is often regarded as a convenient transportation hub with direct flights fly from Russia, many cities in Italy and Europe, including the most famous low-cost airlines, with very attractive ticket prices.
From Milan convenient to travel around Northern Italy. You can go to lake Como, only about an hour on a direct train to the eponymous city Como , or even to Switzerland, as well as in Turin, Genoa, Verona, Venice, etc. However, planning your route in Italy and selecting the starting point is Milan, we recommend you to stay at least for a couple of days, ideally days - this is enough to attractions, museums and leisurely walks.
Besides, in Milan convenient to build a route so that walking and sightseeing are combined in shopping. The choice of accommodation in Milan is very large and diverse, here you can find accommodation for every taste and budget, from budget to luxury 5 star hotels, boutique hotels, apartments and guest houses located in the historical centre, and more remote from itself. It is most convenient to stay, of course, in the historical centre.
So within walking distance are all major sights, shops and supermarkets, plenty of cafes and restaurants, as well as auto - and railway stations. All accommodation facilities in Milan, from budget to luxury, you can view and book here. In Milan and surroundings there are three airports: Malpensa, Linate and Bergamo. A little further from Milan, at the distance of km. It is less in demand by passengers going directly to Milan, but can also be an option to get to Milan. Malpensa airport Aeroporto di Milano-Malpensa is located 45 kilometres from Milan city centre.
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