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[11 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Free things to do in Milan

Like most of Italy, Milan is notoriously expensive for visitors. Yet there are still free attractions to ease the bite on the budget. Here are the best free things to do in Milan.
Milan Duomo. The cathedral church is free to enter, and so is a trip to the roof where tourists can get closer to the Duomo’s amazing spires and see the city – if it isn’t too smoggy. A great place to get out of bad weather as well.
Castello Sforzesco. The museums here all charge admission, but walking around …

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[11 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Things to do in Milan

While some may consider Milan a workaday city of business and banking, its rank as Italy’s fashion center gives it some cachet, as do its cultural pinnacles such as La Scala Opera and Leonardo da Vinci’s iconic “Last Supper” fresco. Here are some of the top things to do in Milan:
See the Cathedral known as the Duomo. The word “duomo” is actually a generic Italian term for a cathedral church (Florence has one, too). But Milan’s is no slouch and is a popular spot for taking pictures with the doves. …