A branded shopping tour around the city can be successfully combined with exploring the cultural pizzerias or the heritage of Europe. The top-rated places that you can find on any Milan map with landmarks, their names, and descriptions in Russian include:
Il Duomo (The Cathedral). It majestically towers over the main city square. It is the second-largest Catholic cathedral in the world, built in the Gothic style. Its construction took a whopping seven centuries.
A photo against the backdrop of this Milan landmark should adorn the album of every tourist. According to legends, one of the nails from the cross on which Jesus Christ was crucified is believed to be kept in the Duomo. The relic is housed in a glass case beneath the dome of the cathedral.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. It is the oldest shopping mall in the world. It is built in the shape of a Latin cross converging into an octagon, with a glass dome in the center. The gallery is adorned with frescoes, mosaics, and statues. Today, it houses the most expensive boutiques in the world, a restaurant, and a seven-star hotel.
Teatro alla Scala. Connoisseurs of classical music from all corners of the planet come to La Scala to enjoy the voices of the best opera singers in an atmosphere steeped in refined aristocracy. Tickets for concerts need to be booked several months in advance.
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie. The sightseeing map of Milan will definitely lead you to this holy place on Corso Magenta. Here, a true treasure is kept - the famous fresco "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci. The viewing time of this attraction is strictly limited: you can spend only 15 minutes inside the church. It is advisable to book tickets for the tour 2 months in advance.
Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum. Dozens of exhibition pavilions and outdoor displays introduce visitors to the most significant inventions of the 20th century: airplanes, ships, trains. A special place is dedicated to the exhibition of inventions by the genius Leonardo da Vinci.
