Milano
Milan is Italy's second largest city and the capital of Lombardy is a prosperous part of Italy. At Milan's city center is also Italy's most trend really. Milan is namely one of Europe's hottest fashion cities and both Italian and international fashion designers have chosen to advertise its newest collections right here.
Several of the city's most famous buildings located in Milan's historic center. Along the Piazza del Duomo one side stretches one of the largest churches themselves out; the gothic Duomo Cathedral. Also nearby is the La Scala opera house and the church as the mall Vittorio Emanuele II with cafes, restaurants and shops.
Much of the city is about to enjoy. From the soft foam cup cappuccino by Milanese food, theater, classical music and art. Theaters and art galleries draws full house. To the world famous opera stage at La Scala performances are tickets sold out almost before they were released. And it was precisely in Milan that Leonardo da Vinci painted perhaps Europe's most reproduced painting of the Last Supper and Verdi found himself a place; You can see some of his work at La Scala opera stage.
Another cause for celebration is the food. Many immigrants and an open attitude towards new influences have created a cuisine that goes beyond traditional Italian cooking. So even if you choose to enjoy your espresso in a traditional Italian café, you might as well let the round off an Asian, Arab or African dinner.
Story
Milan is said to have been founded by the Celtic tribes who settled the area in the 700s BC. The year 222 BC the Romans marched in and defeated the Celts and Milan became for some centuries to come an important trade relationship between the Roman Empire and northwestern Europe. In the 1000's formed a council for the first time. The city-state Milan began to get a better economy. From the mid-1200s Milan was ruled by some Italian families but fell under Spanish rule in 1535 and then under Austrian. 1805 Napoleon proclaimed himself as king of the Italian Republic and Milan became the capital. 1919 Mussolini was the editor of the newspaper Avanti! in Milan and here he also founded fascistpartiet.Staden was partly destroyed during the bombing in 1944.
Getting there
Scheduled flights to Milan depart daily from both Stockholm, Gothenburg and Malmö. Milan has two airports: Linate and Malpensa. Most international flights go to Malpensa which is 5 mil outside the city. From here, both buses, trains and taxis to the city center. Ryanair runs to Bergamo is around 40 km from Milan.
Getting around
Local transport is both good and cheap by tram, metro and buses that work well. The same ticket can be used for all local and apply for 75 minutes, but right in the metro, you do not stamp the same ticket twice. Tickets purchased in tobacconists showing the bus company logo, in newsstands and ticket machines. There are also special tourist tickets. For around 2 euros you can go for 24 hours for 4 euros for 48 hours.
Taxis should not be hailed on the street, go instead to a taxi rank or call a taxi at tel 02-85 85 or 02-69 69th
Accommodation
The site www.milan.world-guides.com has a truly excellent hotel guide with pictures and detailed hotel descriptions and where you can also directly reserve your room.
Virgilio, Via Pl part Palestrina, tel 02-669 13:37, www.virgiliohotel.it. Simple two star hotel located one mile off center. Traditional rooms with a TV and a minibar. Price range: Cheap.
Hotel Speronari, Via Speronari 4, tel 02-864611 25. As central as it can be, a few steps from Piazza Duomo at the store frequent Via Turino. Popular, so book early. Price range: Medium.
Antica Locanda Solferino, Via Castelfidardo 2, tel 02-657 01 29, www.anticalocandasolferino.it. A guesthouse with a slightly small rooms but are nicely decorated with old furniture and paintings. Popular and affordable. Price range: Medium.
Capitol World Class, Via Cimarosa 6, tel 02-43 85 91, www.hotelcapitolmilano.com. Wood paneling Dressed room and marble bathroom with Jacuzzi, if you want. Additionally, gym, restaurant and bar. Price range: Expensive.
Pierre, Via Edmondo De Amicis 32, tel 02-720005 81, www.hotelpierremilano.it. An exclusive hotel that blends traditional with modern and has all possible amenities. Even one of Milan's best restaurants. Price range: Expensive.
Four Seasons, Via Gesù, tel 02-79 69 76, www.fourseasons.com. Milan's perhaps most exclusive hotel which is located in an old convent. Located in central Milan's fashion district. Price range: Expensive.
Restaurants
Pizzeria Spontini, Via Gaspare Spontini, near Stazione Centrale tel 02-204 74 44. A small place but its guaranteed place. Quick Pizzeria 50 years that are popular with locals, cheap and plentiful. Price range: Cheap.
Trattoria da Pino, Via Cerva 14, at the Duomo, tel 02-760005 32. Authentic trattoria with hearty home-cooked food. Do as the other guests, sit down at any table, even if there is someone there. Price range: Cheap.
La Capanna, Via Donatello 9, tel 02-294008 84. Simple and casual but worth a visit by the unusually good pasta and desserts. Price range: Medium.
Di Gennaro, Via Santa Radegonda 14, tel 02-805 61 08 / 02-805 34 54. Popular restaurant located just behind the Rinascente department store. Perfect for when you're craving become hungry of all the excitement. Good pizzas. Price range: Medium.
Boccondivino, Via Giosuè Carducci 17, tel 02-86 60 40. All of Italy in one restaurant. Cheeses, meats, wine in such a variation to the gastronomic journey can be long. Price range: Expensive.
Aimo e Nadia, Via Montecuccoli 6, tel 02-41 68 86. A small but trendy restaurant known for its modern kitchen art on seasonal ingredients. Price range: Expensive.
Nightlife and entertainment
Brera and Navigli are two dense bar districts. Trend near nightlife try the area around Corso Como, here are several of Milan's best nightclubs.
10 Corso Como Corso Como 10, tel 02-290026 74, www10corsocomo.com. Three in one: combined gallery of modern art, fashion clothing and restaurant.
Radetzky, Corso Garibaldi 105, Corso Como, tel 02-657 26 45. An established bar especially known for marmorinteriören minimalist Art Deco.
Coquetel, Via Vetere 14, tel 02-836 06 88. Relaxed bar just south of downtown Milan at the Parco Delle Basiliche with a summer nice outdoor seating.
Old Fashion Cafe, Viale Emillio Alemagna 6, tel 02-805 62 31. Night Club for those who thrive among Milan's fashion boutiques. A bit tucked away at the back of the Palazzo dell'Arte.
Jamaica, Via Brera 32, Tel 02-87 67 23. In the bar district Brera is this classic watering hole from 1921 that has been a popular place among writers and other discussion hungry night walkers. At the strategic placed outdoor area gives you a good insight into the neighborhood nightlife.
Alcatraz, Via Valtelina 26, near the Cimitero Monumentale in Alcatraz, tel 02-690163 52, www.alcatrazmilano.com. A konsertokal as Friday and lördagsvkällar transformed into one of Milan's largest nightclubs.
La Scala. Many would do anything to see a performance in the world's most famous opera houses. So take the opportunity to book an opera ticket. Two months before each performance tickets will be released on the internet, www.teatroallascala.org and by telephone 02-86 07 75. And a month before La Scala Box Office at 44 Galleria del Sagrato at the Piazza del Duomo.
Attractions
Tourist information called Azienda di Promozione Turistica (APT) and is located on Via Marconi 1, tel 02-725243 00th
Duomo, Piazza del Duomo. A majestic Gothic cathedral from the 1300s decorated with 135 spiers and about 3500 statues. One of the largest Gothic churches in the world. Do not go up on the roof terrace. Open daily.
Teatro Alla Scala, Piazza della Scala, tel 02-86 07 75. A beautiful neo-classical opera building better known as "La Scala". It features the world famous opera stage. Take the opportunity to see a guaranteed good set. But book early! Open Tue-Sun.
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Piazza, Pio XI, 2, tel 02-80 69 21. There is an impressive book and manuscript collection. Among other things, an illustrated version of the Iliad from 400s and Dante's "The Divine Comedy". But also several paintings by artists such as Da Vinci and Botticelli. Open Tue-Sun.
Santa Maria delle Grazie, Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, tel 02-894211 46. A 1400-century monastery that houses Milan's most famous painting; Leonardo Da Vinci's "Last Supper". Keep in mind that reservation is mandatory. Open Tue-Sun.
Pinacoteca di Brera, Via Brera 28, Tel 02-72 26 31. Milan's greatest art collection of paintings by, among other things, Raphael, Mantegna and Caravaggio.
The Milanese lakes. where the largest called Lake Maggiore, Lake Como and Lake Garda, is about an hour's train journey away from Milan. It's a nice outing away from Milan's fierce pace.
Shopping
Most shops selling fashion apparel located in or near the city center. Via Monte Napoleone is the most famous fashion street, forming the long side electricity quadrilatero, shopping square where the big designer names are represented.
La Rinascente Piazza Duomo, tel 02-885 21. Prestige Department Stores in 8 floors, including clothing, accessories, perfumes and toys.
Upim, Piazza San Babila, tel 02-760207 36. A simpler department stores with clothes and other goods for a smaller budget.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Piazza della Scala / Piazza del Duomo. A palatial mall, which opened in 1867. Equally interesting for the beautiful building as for the many stores inside.
Dmagazine, Via Monte Napoleone, tel 02-760060 27, www.dmagazine.it. Exclusive Closeout there last season's fashions are sold at a fraction of the price.
Fabricca di Marroni Giovanni Galli, Corso di Porta Romana 2, tel 02-864531 12. A famous sötsaksaffär selling traditional Italian sweets, including glazed chestnuts.
Mercato di Via Papiniano at Viale Papiniano is the largest market in Milan and is best known for clothing and shoes, open Tuesday and Saturday mornings.
Mercatone dell'Antiquariato del Naviglio Grande, Naviglio Grande. With over 400 stalls the largest antiques market in Milan. Unfortunately only open on the last Sunday of each month.
Security
Milan has some problems with petty theft, as always, tourists are especially vulnerable. Therefore, leave unnecessary valuables at the hotel. Have purse and valuables under review and see especially up at tourist attractions and public transport. It is also not recommended that evening stroll through poorly lit areas. Police have tel 112, tel 115 firefighters, ambulance tel 118 and general emergency number is tel 113th
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