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Hotel Cavour is situated in the historical district and is very close to La Scala and the Duomo, the fashion … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Feb - 20 Feb, 2012
A traveler from NJ said:
"Tiny tiny room. Air conditioner didn't work in first room, staff was very unwilling... "
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This smoke-free hotel is in central Milan, just 200 metres from Central Station, three kilometres from the Duomo … More
Pricing for stays between 11 Feb - 14 Feb, 2012
Eliana S from Washington, DC said:
"Lavish breakfast, wiFi, pleasant staff."
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This imposing, marble-fronted hotel is in Milan's commercial district, within 2 km of the fashion district, Il … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Feb - 20 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Hong Kong/Ann Arbor MI said:
"We just returned home from four nights at the Westin Palace in Milan. It was, I thou... "
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This eight-storey hotel is set amongst the narrow cobbled streets of Milan's fashionable Brera district, famed for … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Feb - 20 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Hermosa Beach, CA said:
"Clean, perfectly located, surprisingly good breakfast and safe for the lone lady tra... "
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This modern hotel is located just 200 mts from the Metro station,the Central Railway Station (high speed … More
Pricing for stays between 11 Feb - 14 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Washington, DC said:
"The staff was friendly and helpful and the room was big. I didn't care for the milde... "
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Located in Milan's refined Magenta neighborhood, this hotel is a 10-minute walk from Santa Maria delle Grazie, home … More
Pricing for stays between 11 Feb - 14 Feb, 2012
A traveler from Albany, NY said:
"Ok, but room was hot and stuffy. Environmental controls were strange and fan was noi... "
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Located in the heart of Milan, this business-friendly hotel is within walking distance of Palazzo Belgioioso, Milan … More
Pricing for stays between 11 Feb - 14 Feb, 2012
alicia b from miami said:
"uber trendy hotel in great location. very clean and comfortable. staff was very help... "
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Centrally located in the Duomo neighborhood, this 4-star Milan hotel is a 3-minute walk from Piazza del Duomo … More
Pricing for stays between 18 Feb - 21 Feb, 2012
A traveler from ISTANBUL said:
"Hotel location is perfect"
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Around the corner from the spectacular Duomo, this Central Milan hotel is surrounded by the city's principal … More
Pricing for stays between 11 Feb - 14 Feb, 2012
Neil C from Seattle said:
"We stayed at the Rosa Grand for 3 days mid August 2011 and were very impressed with... "
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This hotel is located in the business district of east Milan, only 6 metro stops away from the city centre, and … More
Pricing for stays between 17 Feb - 20 Feb, 2012
A traveler from California said:
"At Check-In, ALL the women were "tough." They were very harsh...(pamprin) not kind a... "
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As Italy's second largest city, and a hub for designers, photographers, and artists, Milan is one of the creative centers of Europe, and for many represents the capital of design and fashion. Milan offers a high-end shopping experience that takes in top Italian designers and world-famous brands. The city has the world's oldest shopping mall, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in the Piazza Duomo, and a wealth of fashion and jewellery shops along Via Montenapoleone, in the Quadrilatero della Moda fashion district.
Romans to Renaissance
Modern Milan may conjure up images of fashion houses and boutiques, but if the urge to shop until you drop should desert you, it's worth remembering that the city's history, which dates back to 400 BC, is all around you. As capital of the Western Roman Empire, a medieval center of trade, and later under periods of French, Austrian, and Spanish control, Milan's history is long and varied and the city sights are a testament to its importance across the centuries.
A guided Milan city tour will take you through the city's key points of historical interest including Castello Sforzesco, a former palatial residence now open to the public as a museum and art gallery, the imposing gothic cathedral Il Duomo, and La Scala theater. The tour also takes in a viewing of Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper', viewable only by appointment and housed in the convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie.
While Milan is rich in Renaissance, Gothic, and Baroque works of art (the Brera Art Gallery alone brings together Italian masterpieces from the 14th century to the modern day), this artistic center looks towards the future and contemporary art exhibitions are held in PAC (Padiglione Arte Contemporanea) and CIMAC (Civico Museo Arte Contemporanea).
Eating and drinking
Milan has a profusion of restaurants offering cuisine from all over the world; brunch is big news in Milan and the nightlife in this eclectic city starts early, with hundreds of bars and clubs to suit every taste. The essential Milanese ritual of happy hour is a famously loosely applied term, and between the hours of 6 PM and 9.30 PM most clubs offer drinks, cocktails, and buffet food at reduced prices. The majority of clubs can be found in the Porta Romana, Porta Ticinese, and Navigli regions of the city, but excellent food and drink are never far away. Getting around Milan is easy too, with a public transport system that includes three subway lines, trains, buses, and an extensive network of trams.
Explore Lombardy
Beyond the city itself, the glacial Lake Como, the third largest lake in Italy and one of the deepest in Europe, is celebrated for its beauty and tranquillity. Take a day coach tour of the lake and the historical center of Como, explore the scenery, and visit one of the many silk factories.