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Milan

Three words sum up Milan - Style and fashion and Football. This stylish city is also the world's design capital and rivals Paris as the leading fashion centre of the world.

Milan is a sprawling metropolis, but most of its attractions are concentrated in its centre. Its hub is the Duomo, a fantastic Gothic confection topped by the Maddonina (our little Madonna), Milan's protectress. Not far away is La Scala, one of the world's great opera houses.

Milan is often described as the world’s design and fashion capital, yet Milan is also home to the Italian stock exchange and most of the country’s important corporations are headquartered here.

One of the largest Gothic cathedrals in the world – the Duomo – dominates Milan’s central square, the Piazza del Duomo. More than 500 years in the making (work began in 1386), it is an intricate and awe-inspiring building and a tribute to the five centuries of artists, artisans, architects, builders and engineers who created it. Climb up to the roof for a stunning view over Milan. The Galleria Vitorrio Emanuele II, to the north of the lively Piazza del Duomo, is one of the world’s most elegant shopping malls.

Walk through the Galleria to the Teatro alla Scala or the La Scala opera house as it is usually known. It first opened in 1778 and was the scene of many famous operatic first nights throughout the 19th and 20th centuries. One of the most famous frescoes in the world, Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper, is housed in the Vinciano Refectory beside the Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie. The work has recently been painstakingly restored.

Milan is all about fashion  so make sure to window shop at least if you cannot afford the clothes! Head for Versace at Via Alessandro Manzoni 38 or pop around to Via San Andrea where you’ll find Prada, Fendi and Kenzo. The Via Monte Napoleone is home to Gucci, Louis Vuitton, Cartier and Ungaro. For less exclusive shops, head for the Via Torino or the Corso Buenos Aires. Y

Some of Italy’s best clubs are found in Milan. You’ll find them in the Brera, Navigli and Porta Ticinese areas. Milan is world famous for its football teams – AC Milan and Inter Milan. They play on alternate Sundays at the San Siro stadium and are well worth catching.

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