Milan in Two Days: Fashion, Art, and History
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Day1: Milan
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Milan Cathedral, also known as Duomo, is the iconic building in the center of Milan and the city's main cathedral. Construction of the cathedral began in 1386 and took over four centuries to complete, finally reaching completion in 1812. The intricate detailing continued until 1960, when the final bronze doors were installed. Over time, the cathedral has become a combination of multiple styles, with baroque decorations complementing gothic-style spires, creating an extravagantly divine atmosphere from top to bottom. The gilded statue of the Virgin Mary stands guard over the city, while the basement glass coffin inside the cathedral houses the remains of the red-robed archbishop San Carlo Borromeo, who passed away in 1584. In 1805, Napoleon was coronated as King of Italy in the cathedral. However, during World War II, the cathedral's front door was bombed, leaving visible scars to this day.
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Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.
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Although the monastery itself is not very famous, the presence of Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" mural has attracted a large number of tourists to come and admire it. However, it is not easy to see this mural and requires booking in advance. Due to the passage of time and incorrect restoration methods in the 19th century, the colors of the mural have now become very pale.
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Day2: Milan
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The Sforza Castle in Milan is a historically significant building, dating back to the 14th century as the residence of the Sforza Count. Over time, it became the main residence of the Sforza family, witnessing their rise and fall. The castle is surrounded by high walls, with an exquisitely planned interior and a scenic view. Today, the castle has been transformed into a museum by the Milan municipality, including the Museum of Applied Arts and Music, the Archaeological Museum, and the Museum of Ancient Art. The castle's rear entrance is named the Peace Gate, remodeled by ruler Francesco. The Sforza Castle witnessed Milan's changing history and is one of the most important buildings in the area.
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La Scala Theatre is a famous theatre in Italy, where various famous operas, concerts and plays are performed throughout the year except for August. Here, audiences can enjoy classic shows such as Turandot and Madame Butterfly, which have premiered here. La Scala Theatre is the second rebuilt theatre, as the original Duke Theatre was destroyed in a fire on February 25, 1776. 90 wealthy individuals who owned private boxes in the old theatre wrote a letter to Archduke Ferdinand I of Austria requesting the construction of a new theatre and a temporary theatre for use before the completion of the new theatre. The new theatre was built on the site of the Santa Maria alla Scala Church in 1778, and was named Nuovo Regio Ducal Teatro alla Scala. It officially opened on August 3, 1778 and premiered Antonio Salieri's opera L'Europa Riconosciuta on the first day. World-renowned singer Pavarotti has performed here, and Verdi's famous opera "Falstaff" also premiered here. Every year on December 7th, Milan celebrates its patron saint festival and holds the opening ceremony of the theatre season at La Scala Theatre. In 1943, the building was destroyed during the war, but was rebuilt in 1946. It is located in Piazza della Scala, with a statue of Da Vinci standing in the center of the square.
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Graceful palazzo used by Napoleon, with medieval and Renaissance art especially from Northern Italy.
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Elegant, narrow shopping street housing global & Italian haute couture outposts & jewelry stores.
