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MILAN
Milan, the name of this Italian city evokes prosperity and luxury. Situated on the northern end of the country, the city possesses a long history to look back and cherish in leisure. Milan or the typical Milano of Italy dwindled between the German identification as Mailand and more at home Roman address of Mediolanum. Due to its strategic positioning on the crossroads of major trade routes of the world, Milan had to endure repeated attacks from different dynasties and surprisingly had to rebuild itself almost three times. This continuous process of overlapping cultures contributed immensely in emergence of the present-day diverse Milan.
Milan is Italy’s most stylish and second richest city. It is a wealthy cosmopolitan that capitalised highly on the fertile Po valley and developed as financial heartbeat of the entire country. The city in itself has become a brand name worldwide in the arena of fashion with its unique and exquisite ideas of clothing. Gawk at the cathedral architecture, admire the legendary artworks or just take a stroll by one of the serene lakesides, Milan has ample surprises for every mindset of visitor. In this way, apart from the metal factories and the rubber industries that ensured economic success for Milan, the tourism and hotel industry bloomed too. In general, accommodation in Milan can be costly with its plush surroundings and services. But inexpensive options like guest house and hostels are available without much difficulty.
The best feature of Milan is that all of its tourist attractions are situated in the heart of the city and easily accessible from all the major hotels. Not to be missed are the gigantic Milano Dumo, Leonardo's Last Supper, the winding canals and the Teatro alla Scala Opera House among the rest. If you are lucky enough, you can also get a sight of the celebrity supermodels and international paparazzi during the spring and autumn fairs. Naturally, finding accommodation during this time of the year is difficult. So, to be on the comfortable side while visiting Milan, tourists can book the available apartments for rent or any bed and breakfast well in advance.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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Cathedral square at night
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