Milan is among the most important cities in Italy. Besides that, it is a thriving tourist destination with a lot on the offer. There are practically dozens of places worth visiting here. Besides wonderfully built Renaissance era churches and museums, Milan houses a number of other must visit places.
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Quite interestingly, one may have a cosmopolitan feel when in Milan. Its architecture carries a definite influence of German and French cultures besides traditional Italian. In many ways, Milan symbolizes the connection between past and future of Italy owing to its historical buildings and rapidly developing urban life as well.
Piazza del Duomo is essentially the first stop of every tourist. This magnificently built square is the heart of Milan. Some of prominent places in the city are located here and hence, it is thronged by tourists. One may find some huge statues and enormous buildings everywhere around here. Visitors can also enjoy traditional Italian food in the numerous restaurants and cafes situated in the piazza.
Another place worth mentioning here is the Corso di Porta Venezia. This is one of the most beautiful streets here and houses numerous museums and palazzi. It is a great place to enjoy sight seeing and fashion shopping as well. The magnificently built park Giardini Pubblici is also situated here and a must visit place as well.
Other impressive squares and streets in Milan include Piazza Belgiojoso, Piazza Cadorna, Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Via Montenapoleone, Corso Magenta, Piazza della Repubblica and Piazza San Babila. These places are worth visiting for some breath-taking views and designer shopping purposes.
There are a number of must visit places including grand churches, palaces and other historical monuments as well in Milan. These palaces even outdate those in Rome and other parts of Italy. These include The Castello Sforzesco, Cimitero Monumentale, La Rotonda della Besana and Chiaravalle Abbey.
Some magnificent churches that ought to be visited by every tourist coming here include The Duomo, Saint Mary of the Graces, Saint Maurice and San Lorenzo. All these churches have been built exquisitely and attract thousands of tourists every year who get simply mesmerized by the beauty of these churches.
The Duomo is a 14th century church with an imposing built. Its façade is renowned around the world and so are the thousands of statues. Saint Mary of the Graces houses the legendary painting Last Supper by the iconic painter Leonardo da Vinci. This church is so popular among the tourists all over the world that advance reservations extend up to few months at a stretch!
Milan is also home to numerous museums and art galleries as well. The prominent museums in the city are Pinacoteca di Brera, Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, Societa' per le Belle Arti ed Esposizione Permanente, Civico Museo Archeologico, Museo del Duomo (Museum of the Cathedral) and Galleria d'Arte Moderna. These house some magnificent pieces of art, facades and sculptures.
Mystifying Milan is best visited in autumn as well as in spring. The summers can be too hot and winters are too cold for any tourist activity to thrive. Tourists from all corners of the world can simply catch a flight to Milan. Those in Europe can catch a high speed train from any major city and reach here.
