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Fashion Shows in Milan

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Milan is the fashion capitol of the world!   While Paris claims to be a fashion center, the action happens in Milan.   The hottest place for top models to gather and wear the latest trends.  If its on the runway in Milan, it will be in designer stores around the globe as fast as the images splash across the magazine covers.

Architecture

The architecture in Milan is stunning.  Captured in stone and utterly beautiful the work of great masters of the middle ages thrives throughout the city.

Stay focused as we bring you the best and brightest from the dazzling center of art and culture that is Milan.

Established as a rich center of banking and wealth and rising to great heights during the Roman Empire, the city and surrounding region are steeped in the rich cultural heritage that can only be described as absolutely stunning.

The Duomo Cathedral pictured here, is the second largest cathedral in the world.  With a capacity to hold around 40,000 visitors, this stands as a tribute to the great architectural period of milan.   The statuary and gothic influences of the Milan Cathedral took place over the epic 183 year construction period.  The Duomo represents a true masterpiece amongst architectural masterpieces that innundiate the city of Milan.

The City of Milan Italy

The city of Milan was founded by the Celts and taken by storm when the Romans invaded in 222 bc.  The city prospered under Roman rule and has grown to a massive metropolis of nearly two million within the city borders and it is the effective population center for 7,500,000 people when the suburbs are taken into consideration.   This massive city has held great importance to both ancient Rome and modern Italy and has emerged as one of the great cultural centers of the world.  Milan is also well known for its role as a major business and financial center.  The architecture and art of the city which was home to Leonardo Davinci and many other great rennaisance era artists and sculptors makes Milan Italy one of the great cultural centers of the world.  The beauty is legendary and is a major tourism center.

Football

Milan is home to the world class soccer team AC Milan, and consistently fields one of the top football clubs in the worlds most popular sport.

Visiting Milan Italy

When visiting Milan Italy, most people find themselves rushing from one tourist spot to another.   The city is literally bursting with things to do, places to see, and events that are happening.   In  touring the old world architecture, the famous museums and the countless examples of stunning beauty that fill the city a visitor must stop to take in the modern culture.   It can be a busy day of visiting tourist destinations, drinking at the fabulous coffee shops and dining on delicious italian food but somehow you must find the time to take in even more experiences.  

Whether you wish to see a match with the famous AC Milan football club, or catch the fashion shows, or simply participate in day to day Italian life, you will find yourself with a nearly unlimited number of things to see and places to go.

Transportation

The city is served by a number of forms of transportation including rail directly to the Milano Centrale located in the Piazza Duca d'Aosta and near such attractions as the Duomo and of course, high end shopping.   While the merchants of Venice may never sleep, the merchants of Milan have a reputation for the highest quality fashion goods.   If you are looking to impress, getting a tailored suit, the hottest new dress or fine Italian leather shoes can take you far, if you have the money to spend.   Whether your taste runs to high end designers like Armani, Trussardi, Prada, Ferre or to slightly less expensive and yet highly fashionable designers you can find shops throughout the fashion district and indeed, the entire city.

Italian Vacation

The experience of visiting Milan will be one of the highlights of your Italian vacation experience.