Shopping Paradise - Milano

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Milano’s affluent lifestyle, vibrant nightlife, football, opera and fashion shopping makes it one of the most sought after tourist destinations of the world. Milano is renowned for its celebrated fashion streets. It is equally rich in housing many magnificent historical monuments - The Duomo, the Gothic cathedrals and Castello Sforzesco to name a few.

Weather in Milano

The winters are rainy, foggy, snowy and cold. In summers the Weather in Milano becomes exceedingly hot and humid with occasional rainstorms. And because of the heat most of the shops are closed in August as their owners go someplace else to cool off. People in Milano love their spring and autumn seasons.

Attractions in Milano

There are plenty to see in and around Milano. There are numerous excellent museums, old palaces, churches, opera houses, fashion streets, art and shopping galleries.

Santa Maria delle Grazie is home to Leonardo da Vinci’s celebrated Last Supper. Saint Ambrose is a gigantic and stunning Byzantic/Romanic church that has been mostly damaged in World War II bombings. Sempione Park is a neoclassical style ...
... scenic garden adorned with lake and open green space, a tower and a sports' amphitheatre. Giardini Pubblici is a 18th century park area housing fountains and water, statues and rockeries, a museum and a planetarium. La Scala Theatre is amongst the world’s most eminent opera boasting of inspiring performances by Pavarotti and Maria Callas.

Things to do in Milano

You can watch AC Milan or FC Internazionale playing football at the celebrated Giuseppe Meazza Stadium. You can attend the numerous exhibitions and fairs, ranging from wines to chocolates, from industrial goods to computers, which are held in Milano throughout the year. Get an eye-catching Milano view from the Duomo roof or the Branca Tower. Visit the Piazza del Duomo. This popular area expresses the cultural and social heart of Milano. The Royal Palace, the majestic cathedral, the mammoth statue of King Victor and the elegant Galleria are sited there.

Milano is a fashion trendsetter. Amongst the most popular Things to do in Milano is shopping in fashion paradise. Shop at Via Montenapoleone and Via Dante which are Milano's premium fashion streets boasting of some of the best names in fashion world and some of the trendiest designer stores.

Nightlife in Milano

Milano has plenty of night spots where you can enjoy and have fun. The avenue Corso Como is full of nightclubs and bars. Navigli area, along its water canal, houses numerous open air cafes, restaurants and small pubs. Colonne di San Lorenzo and Brera are Milano’s favourite night hangout regions.

Accommodations in Milano

For budget travellers Hostels Ostello Olinda Piero Rotta Youth Hostel are a convenient option. Camping in Milano’s outskirts - Città di Milano has a restaurant and a bar in addition to its campsite. Boston Hotel Milan and Ariston Hotel Milan’s per double room costs are €230 and €75 respectively. Crowne Plaza Milan City and Best Western Hotel Felice Casati offer luxury 4 star accommodations in Milano.

Author’s Bio

Praveen is a prominent and amateur writer, primarily focusing on providing Milano Travel Guide for those planning to travel to Milano. Here you can get relevant facts about top, Attractions, Accommodation in Milano, weather, nightlife, things to do in Milano and lots more