Milan, the modern city
Milan, half the size of languorous Rome to the south,
seems to move at double the speed. The financial heart of the country, Milan's
energetic pace matches its sky-scrapered counterparts in the rest of the world.
Yet the Italian eye for beauty and style never dims. Milan's Trade Fairs and
bustling commerce showcase an abundance of fashion, textiles, home design,
advertising and publishing accomplishments, as much as it does banking and
finance.
The most northern and centrally located of Italy's once great city-state republics,
Milan's early existence and growth was something of a miracle. Vulnerable
to invading armies since the days of the Roman invasions, Milan nevertheless
experienced, simultaneously, extraordinary periods of posterity and cultural
achievements. During the Renaissance, the dynastic
Visconti and
Sforza
families commissioned art that endured long beyond their political intrigues.
Among many familiar art masterpieces, Milan is home to Leonardo da Vinci's
Last Supper, now under meticulous restoration at the Church of
Santa
Maria delle Grazie.
In spite of its high financial profile, Milan is a deservedly popular tourist
destination. Its captivating, 14th century rose-marbled
Il
Duomo Cathedral is second in size only to Rome's St. Peter's, but
exceeding it in grandeur. The adjacent, famed
Galleria
- probably the world's most elegant shopping mall - leads into what is surely
the world's most illustrious Opera House,
La
Scala. For a genuine sense of Milan's daily enjoyments, head for
the streets along the old
Naviglio
canals; here, the shops are charming, the sights colorful and the cafes most
alluring…
Major sights:
The
Duomo,
Teatro
alla Scala,
Santa
Maria delle Grazie,
Brera
Palace & Art Gallery,
Sforza
Castle,
Sempione
Park,
Centrale
Station
Getting Around in Milan
Hotels in Milan
| Hotel Nuovo Metrò |  |
| from 8 € |
 The Nuovo Metro Hotel, with a family management, was completely restructured in the 2002 and it's situated near to Corso Buenos Aires and Piazzale Loreto, one of the most important shopping area of Milan. It's provided of every comfort and offers a plenti ...
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| Windsor Hotel Milano | |
| from 10 € |
 It's official, the Windsor Hotel Milan, located in the center of Milan is now one of the finest 4 star hotels in Milan thanks to a complete refurbishment in the Summer of 2002. Completely renovated the Windsor offers an intimate and relaxing atmosphere gu ...
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| Mercure Milano Corso Genova | |
| from 14 € |
 The Mercure Milano Corso Genova has been entirely refurbished in 1998. In a relaxing and friendly atmosphere, with a young yet professional staff. Only 10 minutes away from Duomo place by walking, the hotel is located in the heart of the Navigli suburb. I ...
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| Cavour | |
| from 20 € |
 Hotel Cavour is located in the very heart of Milan, around the corner of the Scala Theater and the Duomo Cathedral. The famous shopping area of via della Spiga, via Manzoni and via Montenapoleone, are just nearby. Here are Europe's most sophisticated and ...
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| Sant'Ambroeus | |
| from 30 € |
 Hotel Sant'Ambroeus offers its guests a courteous service to ensure full satisfaction. The wide and varied range of facilities ensures that your stay will be relaxing and pleasant. ...
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| Hotel La Pace | |
| from 30 € |
 Situated in a calm area near the exit of the Tangenziale Est (East Ring Road ? Milano Lambrate or Palmanova), Hotel La Pace is the ideal place to go on holiday. The historical centre of the city and all the areas around are a few minutes away, and they a ...
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| Arcohotel | |
| from 30 € |
 Arco Hotel is located in a stratigic area of Milan: 1 km from Linate airport, easy reachable with the bus nr. 73 which stop near by the hotel. From the hotel the City Centre is reachable with the bus nr. 60, which, as well as the buses to the main Squares ...
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| Delle Nazioni Milan Hotel Tulip Inn | |
| from 30 € |
 The Hotel Delle Nazioni is close to the central railway station, in the commercial centre of Milan. The hotel is very well located in the town. It provides a complete service for business tourism. The lobby is bright and tastefully decorated. Business tra ...
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| Hotel Sempione | |
| from 32 € |
 The Sempione Hotel is a 3 star hotel with 40 bedrooms, furnished in modern style and supplied with all comfort. The management hopes to welcome you soon among its guests, assuring you an accurate service and a pleasant stay. ...
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| Hotel Salus | |
| from 34 € |
 The hotel Salus is located in the Milan's area Affori. The hotel is only 400 meters from the orthopedic clinic "Galeazzi" and 500 meters from the hospital "Niguarda". The near by metro (yellow line) and the public transports offers the good connection bet ...
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