Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Invite yourself to the Santa Maria delle Grazie church to get a glimpse “The Last Supper”, fantastic




A city of great size with eye catching buildings, a thriving art and cultural scene and fantastic shopping, Milan appeals to fashion aficionados, culture vultures and art lovers alike. That said, it isn't as highly publicised as either Rome or Naples as a city break spot so here is an introduction to Milan with a guide to the major attractions that the city has to offer…
Reputed to be one of the largest churches in the world, Milan's iconic cathedral, the Duomo, is breath-taking in the truest sense of the word. Found in the heart of the city, the cathedral is constructed in impressive Gothic style and dates back to 1386, although incredibly it wasn't completely finished until 1965 when the final gate was installed. norwegian cruise line alaska It certainly norwegian cruise line alaska warrants the 6 century long construction period however as there is in excess of 3,500 statues decorating both the interior and exterior and 135 spires norwegian cruise line alaska adorning the roof, all of which make this cathedral so very grand. Be sure also to climb the stairs to roof (or take the lift!) and drink in the astounding views of the city skyline with the Italian Alps in the background.
The striking medieval castle, norwegian cruise line alaska Castello Sforzesco, is also one of the most popular sites. Although in the past it was the setting of many tumultuous events in the city's history, it is now comprised of 12 miniature norwegian cruise line alaska museums. The museums and archives on display showcase the progression of life from Palaeolithic times through norwegian cruise line alaska to the 1950's and with so much to see, an entire day will easily be swallowed and is really needed to do it justice.
When it comes to shopping malls, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is perhaps one of the most recognisable in the world. Particularly grand with its glass roof, it contains upmarket designer shops and therefore exudes a somewhat exclusive ambience, but regardless of whether it is within price range, it's definitely worth a visit to admire the architecture and window shop.
Invite yourself to the Santa Maria delle Grazie church to get a glimpse "The Last Supper", fantastically realistic it is unarguably one of the most famous paintings in history. Having nearly been destroyed during World War II and having been painstakingly restored, it's incredible that it has survived. Bear in mind that you have to pre-book a 15 minute time slot in which to view it.
Although by no means comparable to the canals of Venice the canals in the Navigli part of the city are definitely picturesque and now one of the most popular areas of Milan. The surrounding streets are dripping with restaurants, bars, cafes not to mention norwegian cruise line alaska an assortment of boutiques and shops and a boat trip on the waters is definitely satisfying whilst allowing you to see areas of the city you might otherwise miss.
This is just a brief look at some of Milan's very best attractions. You will find that there is so much on offer across the city including numerous other museums, churches and art galleries norwegian cruise line alaska as well as many more shopping malls, beautiful parks and plenty more .
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