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Milan has greater importance in the economy of Italy. The city has second highest population in the country and compared to the other cities of Italy, it is not so attractive as well. Nevertheless, it attracts large number of tourists every year because it offers unmatched worldly pleasure. The city is really a paradise for nightlife, shopping, opera, and football. Milan is also the capital of Italian fashion. Supermodels, fashion aficionados, and international paparazzi visit this city twice in a year for celebrating the spring and autumn fairs. A unique blend of historical and modern sights, which is the major … Continue reading →

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Castello Sforzesco in Milan originally was originally the seat and residence of the Duchy of Milan and one of the biggest citadels in Europe. It now houses several of the city’s museums and art collections. The original construction on the site began in the 14th century. In 1450, Francesco Sforza began reconstruction of the castle, and it was further modified by later generations. The interiors of this castle are known for their intricate designs, particularly the Sala Delle Asse with surviving ceiling paintings by Leonardo da Vinci. Under the Spanish domination, between 15th and 16th century, a huge star fort … Continue reading →

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Milan is a fine city whose name is one that always features in one’s holiday list. Castello Sforzesco was once a fine castle housing the Duchy of Milan. Today it has been converted into a number of museums. This magnificent citadel holds great importance in Europe’s history. It was saved from being demolished in the 20th century. That is the time when it was converted into a number of museums. The castle itself is a sight to behold. It features three inner courtyards and has a square plan with dominating towers. The main entrance of the castle takes you right … Continue reading →

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One of the most magnificent opera houses in Italy, La Scala accommodates La Scala Theatre Chorus, La Scala Theatre Ballet and La Scala Theatre Orchestra. 3 August 1778, is the day it was inaugurated with the premier performance of Antonio Salieri’s Europa riconosciuta.  Most of the renowned operatic artists of Italy, as well as some of the finest singers of the world have at some point or the other performed here. Besides the music, the architecture is breathtaking. The previous theatre, the Teatro Regio Ducale was destroyed by a fire and the La Scala was constructed in its place. Over … Continue reading →

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The Meazza Stadium in Milan is commonly known as the San Siro because of its location. Standing in the San Siro district in Milan, Italy, this football stadium gets its name after Giuseppe Meazza, the two-time World Cup winner (1934, 1938) who played for Internazionale, and briefly for Milan, in the 1930s and 1940s. The construction of the stadium commenced in 1925 under the idea of Piero Pirelli, the president of AC Milan who wanted to have a stadium in the same district as the horse racing track. The architects designed a private stadium only for football without the athletics … Continue reading →

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