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Milan,
Italy 122 m s.l. - Zip:
20100 - Area code:
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Regional capital and leading financial and economical centre in Italy, Milan reached its utmost splendour when ruled by the Sforza family. Today it has a prominent role in the cultural and political field thanks to its Universities.
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The Dom of Milan
It reprenst today the most important artistic monument of the city. Its construction began in 1386, by the will of Gian Galeazzo Visconti and it is an important testimony of the Lombard Gothic art, characterised by a profusion af spires and buttresses. There are more then 3500 statues including 96 giants with gargoyles. The whole complex is dominated by the highest spire (108.5 m) topped by the celebrated Madonnina lined with golden foil. Also interesting in the inside are the splendid stained glass-windows dating from the XV and XVI C., The Leonardo's Last Supper painting and in the crypt the remains od San Carlo Borromeo.
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Sforza Castle
Francesco Sforza had it built (1401-1466) on a nucleus of the 13th century. Despite alteration made in the 19th century, it represents the most important testimony of the Renaissance in Milan. In the inside are seated the museums of the castle, including important collections of sculptures (Michelangelo's Rondanini Piety), paintings and applied arts.
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La Scala Theatre
Is the most famous Milan theatre in the world. Planned by Piermarini in simple neo-classical forms, it was opened in 1778 and within a short time became the temple of opera. For the Opera lovers there is a museum inside the theatre.
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Holiday Tips in Milan - LOCAL Suggestions:
- Rest. Altopascio - Via G. Fara, 17
- Rest. L'Assassino - Via Amedei, 8
- Osteria della Cagnola - Via Cirillo, 14
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