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Milan
Milan is Italy's most dynamic and internationally minded city, the fashion and design capital of the world, home to Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper, one of the world's finest opera houses and a food scene that combines traditional Milanese cuisine with the most sophisticated contemporary restaurant culture in Italy. From the Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to the Navigli canals, the design district and the Brera neighbourhood, Milan rewards extended exploration.
Elect's take
"Milan operates at a different tempo and level of sophistication from the rest of Italy and I find it consistently stimulating. The combination of world class design, outstanding food and the extraordinary cultural heritage creates a city that always delivers."
Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie is one of the great experiences of Italian art and must be booked well in advance. The Duomo is a Gothic masterpiece of extraordinary complexity and beauty, and the rooftop walk provides magnificent views across the city. The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the world's finest 19th century shopping arcades. La Scala is one of the world's greatest opera houses. The Brera neighbourhood provides the finest art museum in Milan and an outstanding concentration of independent restaurants and bars. The design district around Tortona and Porta Genova is world class, particularly during the April Salone del Mobile.
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The Last Supper
Leonardo da Vinci's masterpiece, one of the world's most important and moving paintings.
Milan Duomo
A Gothic masterpiece of extraordinary complexity with spectacular rooftop walks.
La Scala
One of the world's greatest opera houses and a centre of Italian musical life.
Fashion & Design
The world capital of fashion and design with outstanding galleries, showrooms and boutiques.
Milan Food Scene
Outstanding Milanese cuisine from risotto and ossobuco to world class contemporary restaurants.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
One of the world's finest 19th century shopping arcades in the heart of the city.
Hotels in Milan
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