Milan City Breaks, Milan Hotels and Milan Flights :

Milan is the world style capital which has become one of Europe’s richest cities. And that’s without even mentioning its outstanding heritage and vibrant culture.

In contrast to the somewhat laid-back reputation of southern Italy, the Milanese take pride in working – and playing – hard. Milan has sprawled outwards and the centre is now dedicated to offices, quality shops, restaurants and bars. Milan is a rail hub, with five stations. It’s easy to get around, with a Metro and an extensive tram network.

Amidst the frenetic energy of Milan, there are a few quiet places and many sights worth seeing. The Sempione Park is one of the city’s few green spaces. The astonishing wedding-cake Duomo Cathedral in it’s fabulous square is the second largest church in Italy, after St Peter’s in Rome. It was begun in the late 14th century, occupying the site of the central Roman forum, and eventually completed in the 19th. It has literally thousands of marble statues. The grand 18th century La Scala is the home of opera in Italy. The 15th century Sforza Castle is now an art gallery that has Michelangelo’s last sculpture. The St Ambrose Basilica is one of Italy’s most ancient churches [built 379-386, with later bell towers].

These are merely the tip of the monumental iceberg, but this is a city that moves with the times – or even tries to get ahead. A number of old industrial zones are being redeveloped with typical Milanese flair, ensuring that this go-ahead city retains its rightful place at the forefront of Italian life.

Location of Milan:
In north Italy, in the heart of the Lombardy region. 40 miles south of the Alps and Swiss border. 350 miles northwest of the capital, Rome. 7 miles west of Linate airport; 25 miles southeast of Malpensa airport.

Serving Airports:
Milan Linate [LIN]
Milan Malpensa [MXP]
Milan Orio al Serio International [BGY]
Flight time from UK: Approximately 1 hour 45 minutes.

Milan Temperature Chart :

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Temp °C		3	8	12	17	21	24	21	18	13	7	3

Average daily temperature °C

Shopping in Milan:
An impressive array of shopping opportunities and a mecca for top designer labels. Exclusive boutiques are concentrated in the Quadrilatero d'Oro ("Golden Rectangle") between Via Monte Napoleone and Via della Spiga; the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery houses some of the most exclusive outlets. The pedestrianised Corso Como also has a good share of boutiques, beautiful people and is the haunt of the fashion media crowd. There is more affordable shopping along Corso Buenos Aires. For something a bit different – from antique shops to second-hand stores – it is worth exploring the Navigli and Brera districts. Peck in Spadari St is a famous food hall.

Eating out in Milan:
Plenty of variety and all budgets catered for, from popular fast-food outlets (including a welcome Italian-style chain) to pricey restaurants (aimed at expense-account business clients). Traditional trattorias are the trendy places to dine – with soups and risottos being favourite dishes – but international cuisine, such as African and Chinese, is well represented. Many pizza joints, cafes, sandwich bars and cake shops, as you would expect in a fast-paced city. Typical local dishes include risotto, ossobucco (veal), panettone cake and zabaglione (like souffle).

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