Hotel Palladio represents the ideal starting point from
which you quickly reach the most famous city sights .
Duomo
The Duomo dates
back to 1300 and is the best example of Gothic-Lombard
architecture. This impressive religious building occupies
around 12,000 square meters and is decorated with more
than 3500 statues. Next to the Duomo there is the famous
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
Galleria
V.Emanuele
One of the hubs of Milan 's social
life with its cafes, restaurants and famous book stores.
For shopping addicted the famous boutiques of the
fashion district are just a few steps away.
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio
This is one
of Milan 's symbols and is dedicated to the Saint patron
of the city, whose feast day is celebrated every year
on December 7th. Precious relics and artworks are housed
inside the church which document the 1600 years history
of the city.
Santa
Maria delle Grazie
This
is an important Renaissance work built in the second
half of the fifteenth century. Famous for its apse and
marble door attributed to Bramante as well as the last
supper by Leonardo Da Vinci, one of the most famous works
of art of all time.
Castello Sforzesco
A majestic building
which with its mass dominates the historic center of
Milan , Castello Sforzesco contains various museums,
wonderful Gothic-Renaissance courtyards and spectacular
rooms, designed by Leonardo Da Vinci and painted by Bramante.
Behind the Castello stretches the beautiful Parco
Sempione , an oasis
in the heart of Milan and Arco della pace that
celebrates Napoleone Bonaparte's entry.
Navigli
Naviglio Grande and Naviglio
Pavese area represents one of the prettiest spots of
Milan : The Navigli are flanked with old characteristic "case
di ringhiera" (typical
houses with open balcony), antique shops, and above all
loads of cafes, restaurants and historic nightclubs with
live music. From April to September this pretty area
gets crowded.
Brera
One of the most exclusive areas
of Milan , the Brera charms seduces with its elegant
outdoor cafes, designer shops and boutiques with typical
handmade clothing. Among the different eighteenth century
buildings there is the Palazzo di Brera which houses
the famous Pinacoteca.
Fashion district
Famous
throughout the world, the Fashion district is composed
of the legendary Via Montenapoleone; Via della Spiga
and Via Sant'Andrea, very elegant streets which together
with Via Manzoni, Via Borgospesso and Via Santo Spirito
enclose the place of elegance and luxury where the boutiques
and showrooms of the most famous Italian and foreign
designers jam the streets.
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