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[11 Jul 2010 | No Comment | ]
Top 10 things to do in Milan

A bustling Italian city of banking, business and fashion, Milan may not be travelers’ first choice, yet it has its own charms. Here are the top 10 things to do in Milan:
1. See the city from the Duomo. A trip to the roof of this cathedral church is free and available via the elevator.
2. See Leonardo Da Vinci’s “Last Supper”. It’s in the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, but tickets are difficult to obtain as visitors are limited, so plan well ahead.
3. Spin on the Bull’s Balls. A tradition persists …

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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. …