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MilanMilan is known as the 'alternative' Italy, the city embodies everything that is stylish and sophisticated. Milan is the home of couture and cuisine, world-class shopping, opera, galleries and museums, and various spacious piazzas. Summer can be very hot and humid with a large part of the population heading for the lakes at this time of year. Early summer is a good time to vist Milan as the weather is cooler or in early autumn, when the weather is warm and sunny. Winters can be chilly & wet.**The commercial and financial centres of Italy attract those looking for the latest fashion ,reastaurants and partying. |
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ShoppingShopping in Milan is second to none with every major label resigning on the streets of Milan. From fashion shows to fashion launches, any serious shoppers have Milan as there number one destination. Luxury shopping area in Milan is the *Via Montenapoleone*, *Via della Spiga* and *Via Sant'Andrea*. The area contains boutiques and showrooms known around the world from Armani, Versace to Valentino. Breathtaking jewels and accessories with hand made shoes and ladies handbags of every colour imaginable can be picked up amongst the streets of Milan . |
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RestaurantsMilan has its own regional cuisine which is common in Italy. Those who love Italian food will be spoilt for choice and every pasta dish available can be found in the many restaurants alongside the Milanese streets, a pizzeria is a common sight and every kind of Pizza can be made with your desired topping. Cotoletta alla milanese is a breaded veal,cutlet pan-fried in butter. which is stewed pork rib chops,sausage with cabbage & tomato sauce and various risotto's are many of the traditional meals that can be found for the more adventourous. Many other restaurants can be found from Chinese to Indian and the odd fast food outlet can be found for a quick cheap alternative. |
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AttractionsThe Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is known as one of the worlds most beautifull shopping Malls. The Milanese icons of La Scala Theatre and the Gothic Duomo is one of the world's largest churches. The inner loop of the city's design splits into four squares, the Piazza Duomo, Piazza Cairoli, Piazza Cordusio and Piazza san Babila. The civic centre lies to the northwest where you can find the Mussolini's colossal train station built in 1931. The Fiera district is the nub for trade and fashion. fairs. One of Milans most famous exports apart from fashion is there two great Football clubs, AC Milan and Inter Milan, there great stadium the San Siro that they share has a capacity of 82,000 and is an essential place to visit and match tickets can usually be bought at approx 60 euros on the day. |
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