With its financial importance in the nation, Milan is the second largest city in Italy. It is a paradise for opera, nightlife, and shopping though it is not remarkable for its good sites. Its spring and autumn fashion fairs attract a crowd of fashion aficionados, supermodels and international paparazzis. It is the symbol of the new Italy being the most modern of all Italian cities and still keeps its historic moments in the light. Traditionally, the Italians refer to Milan as the demure girl whose treasures though plentiful have been discovered with time.

The Duomo, Milan’s cathedral is one of those impressive sites that make a lasting impression on the eye. Getting to the roof top terrace one is treated to the landscape of the Milan city and the Duomo cathedral’s very own numerous spires. The cathedral museum documents some of the best events in the history of the city. The Castello Sforzeco built in the Middle Ages, having gone through a fire and restored has a steady flow of visitors every other year and boasts a resplendent structure which houses some of the city’s best museums. It showcases ancient arts, applied arts, historical musical instruments, Egyptian art, fine art and prehistory.

Other magnificent architectural efforts include the Civico Museo Archeologico showcasing Roman antiques from Milan and the surrounding, the Bagatti Valsecchi Museum a 19^th century aristocratic palace from the Italian Renaissance, Museo Teatrale alla Scala dedicated to the world’s best opera house.

Walking around the city, one may also indulge in many of Milan’s daily pastimes including watching football, the AC Milan or FC Internaziole at the Meazza Stadium which also goes by the name San Siro. Tickets for the football matches are available on the match day or in advance, however there are scalpers who can sell you these at much higher prices. The San Siro hosts an average 60 matches per year from August through to May. Exhibitions ranging from wine to electronic components, industrial equipment and chocolate are held in the city every other year. The exhibition areas include central Milan at Amendola Firera and Fiera 2 Stations and in Rho at the Northwest Milan Rho Fiera Station.

For the avid shopper Milan has some of the best shopping destinations in the world including the Armani Mega store which covers over 800 square feet and is stocked with some of the best products of Giorgio Armani’s brand.