Trip to Milan Italy
Don your designer shades, strap on those stilettos and step onto the catwalk that is Milan, the style capital of Italy. Besides being home to the cream of the fashion world – Donatella Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Missoni, Salvatore Ferragamo, Max Mara to name a few-this gorgeous metropolis also boasts of world-famous art and dazzling elaborate architecture.
Start at the Piazza Del Duomo, one of the world’s largest and most beautiful cathedrals, which is within walking distance of dozens of other attractions, including palaces that are home to a host of significant works of art including da Vinci’s Last Supper. Fashionistas will want to check out the refurbished Nestle factory, which houses the Armani atelier and the Brera district, a quaint yet very fashionable area full of beautify shops.
From ristorantes (restaurants), trattorias (cheaper version of restaurants) to pizzerias, you’ll be spoil t for choice when it comes to food. Try Bagutta, a famous Milanese restaurant offering typical Milanese fare or step into the historic 600-year-old Antica Trattoria Monlue, mentioned by Manzoni in his novel The Betrothed. For truly low-budget eating, there are street markets scattered around the city where you can get fresh cheese, salami and fruit. For accommodation, you can choose from small family inns to dorm-style rooms such as Hotel Sabatino Milan.