Milan
August 22nd, 2010Milan is the cultural, industrial and financial center of Italy. Milan is located in the central part of Padana plain, near the intersection of major roads and railways in Europe leading to the passes through the Alps. Construction of a tunnel through the mountain of Saint Gothard contributed to the growth and rapid development of the city.
Though this city was the capital of the western half of the Roman Empire, not too many reminders of this period left in Milan. Restoration of Milan began only after the arrival of the Lombards, who, in 774, replaced the troops of Charlemagne.
The Italians say that Milan – the most industrious city of Italy. There are two international airports, Linate Airport and Malpensa Airport, year-round flights from the host countries around the world in Milan.
Today Milan is one of the favorite places for fashion shows. Milan fashion shows compete with similar events in Paris, London and Rome.
On the main streets of Milan, via Santo Spirito, via Gesu and via Sant Andrea there are boutiques of all the famous brands and fashion houses are situated. The best and expensive shops are located in the street via Montenapoleone.
The traditional place for friendly meetings in Milan with fine cafes and shops is the Gallery of Victor – Emanuel II (Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle II). This is one of the oldest passages in Europe.
Along the covered gallery you can go to La Scala (La Scala) – the famous opera stage with the best acoustic room in the world. This theater was built by the order of Austrian Archduchess Maria Theresa. In the museum of the theater collected portraits of famous composers and memorabilia associated with them. In the center of the theatrical space is a monument of Leonardo da Vinci.
Staying in Milan it is impossible to miss such masterpieces as the Dome Cathedral, Gallery Victor Immanuel and La Scala Theatre and a priceless painting by Leonardo da Vinci’s “Last Supper”.
For connoisseurs will be interesting to visit the Brera Art Gallery, museum Castello, Ambrosiana art gallery. The fans of speed and luxury cars likely visit one of the most difficult tracks in Formula 1 – Monza, located not far from Milan.
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