Duomo
This prominent symbol of Milan is a
gigantic structure accounted
as one of the world's largest gothic
cathedrals. The Duomo's exquisite
features of wonderful marble
exterior filled with spires,
statuary, pillars and flying
buttresses took over five centuries
to complete. The neighboring Museo
del Duomo chronicles the church's
six centuries and displays an
interesting collection of art and
artefacts.
Castello
Sforzesco
This marvellous castle was built as
a military fortress in 1368 and was
restored under the design of
Leonardo da Vinci. The castle houses
paintings by Bellini, Tiepolo,
Mantegna, Correggio, Titian and Van
Dyck, and a collection of Egyptian
artefacts. The excellent sculpture
collection includes Michelangelo's
Pietá Rondanini.
Convento di
Santa Maria delle Grazie
The Convento di Santa Maria delle
Grazie is not the place to be missed
by any art buff. This is the place
where you can see the masterpiece
"Last Supper" by Leonardo
da Vinci in detail. Reservation is
highly advisable.
Pinacoteca di
Brera
Vested with over authentic 400
pieces of important paintings of
undescribable value, this art museum
houses works done by Raphael,
Mantegna, Bellini, Tintoretto, della
Francesca, Tintoretto and Caravaggio
among others. There are also
important documents of Lombardian at
the museum as well.
S.Angelo (S.
Maria degli Angeli)
Built in 1552 commissioned by the
order of the Minor Franciscans in
place of the fifteent-century
building, this church has one main
hall, flanked by lateral chapels.
The old convent complex is huge and
is the seat of fundamental
importance for the order, built at
the time of the abolitions and
completely rebuilt betweenn 1940 and
1945 by the architect Giovanni
Muzio. The pictorial decoration of
the lateral naves is of great
importance.
Teatro alla
Scala
La Scala, Milan's famous and
fabulous opera house, first raised
its curtain in 1778. Practically
destroyed during WWII, it was
rebuilt and reopened in 1946 under
the baton of Arturo Toscanini, who
returned from New York after a
15-year absence. The adjoining Museo
Teatrale alla Scala boasts such
curiosities as Verdi's death
mask.
Parco
Nazionale della Incicioni Rupestre
Along the Valle Camonica in the
north of the city, a trio of
national parks manifests the finest
pristine countryside in Lombardy.
There are intriguing rock carvings
and the Alpine refugi for visitors
to hike, tramp and admire at their
leisure.
Pavia
The Roman city of Pavia sits on the
banks of the Ticino River is best
known for its ancient university
where Columbus graduated. But there
are also other points of interest
such as the 14th century Castello
Visconteo, the gothic monastery
Certosa di Pavia and the Tromp
l'oeil murals.
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