Milan, the capital of the region of Lombardy, is a city able to offer a multitude of sensations. It is a vibrant and rich in works of art culturally very active, modern city. The Dome, late-Gothic style with its bright facade Candoglia marble is the monument-symbol of this city of northern Italy. Its top, stopping at the foot of the famous Madonnina (little Madonna), it is possible to enjoy a unique panorama dominated by the 135 pinnacles of the church pointed to the ciel.Milan - Square Domeau heart the city rises the Royal Palace, former seat of the municipality of Milan. Currently his areas hosting large art exhibitions. A side of the building is modern Museo del Novecento (Museum of the twentieth century). Around is another symbol of the city: the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a cross-shaped passage, pedestrian and cover, which houses historic restaurants, cafes and fashionable boutiques. The gallery is famous for its beautiful pavement and the beautiful mosaics as well as its large glass ceiling.
For music lovers, the Place de la Scala and the Teatro alla Scala, one of the largest theaters in the world, certainly represents a mandatory step. Milanese theater tradition also relates to other theaters that this splendid city, as the Teatro Piccolo (Little Theater), founded in 1947, the Teatro d'Europa (Theater Europe), the Teatro degli Arcimboldi (Teatro degli Arcimboldi) considered as the home of Cabaret.
The Sforzesco Castle, built in the mid-fourteenth century for defensive purposes, was successively transformed into an art gallery that preserves works of art of inestimable value - as the Rondanini Pietà by Michelangelo - that make it a true "box" of history and artistic treasures.
Castle classes it is possible to walk to the Sempione Park (47 acres of landscaped park), which hosts monuments and historic buildings, including the Arch of Peace (1807) - an imposing neoclassical building facing towards Paris in honor of the victories of Napoleon - and the Palazzo dell'Arte (Palace of Arts), home to the Triennale, with exhibitions of modern art and design collections.
Milan is certainly known as the Italian capital of design and fashion. This is why Milan are held throughout the year many fairs, exhibitions and events industry.
Opposite side of the park, we discover Brera, one of the most beautiful areas of the city, led by its restaurants, cafes, antique shops and boutiques very characteristic. We find the Brera Art Gallery, which houses one of the most important art collections of our country.
Among the authors of the masterpieces we are: Raphael, Andrea Mantegna, Piero della Francesca and Caravaggio.
District "Navigli", which until the nineteenth century was characterized by its artisan workshops and artists, is another historic district of the city, as well as a meeting place for young people and artists.
In the so-called "northern capital", the importance of the religious aspect is obvious.
The city has many historic churches of great artistic value. Among these we mention the Basilica of St. Ambrose, one of the oldest churches in the city, built in the fourth century. It is an archetype of the Lombard Romanesque architecture. Also of great importance, the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie (Santa Maria delle Grazie), where Leonardo da Vinci painted between 1495 and 1497, the famous Last Supper.
A masterpiece that can be admired by booking the tour.
Finally, the Basilica of St. Lawrence. It is a building of early Christian worship located around the Porta Ticinese (Gate of Ticino) characterized by Romanesque columns. Over time, the Basilica has turned into a meeting point for young people who enjoy the vibrant nightlife of Milan.