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Church of Saint Satyr (S. Satiro) 
V. Speronari I - 20123 Milano
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Except for the 9th C. squared bell tower, and the facade from 1871, the church is, as is the baptistry, done entirely by Bramante who, in a very Classic manner, solved the problem of space (a little bit cramped) by decorating it with trompe-l'oeil go..
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Square of the Merchants (Piazza dei Mercanti)
Piazza dei Mercanti I - 20123 Milano
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The Street of the Merchants, where you will find the Palace of the Jurisconsults (1564) decorated with a statue of Saint Ambrose the Teacher, leads to this square, almost contiguous to the Duomo square. This quiet square has the loggia of the Osii ,..
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Ambrogiana Art Gallery (Pinacoteca Ambrogiana) 
p.za Pio XI 2 I - 20123 Milano
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The palace of Cardinal Frederick Borromeo, built in 1609, has one of the world's richest libraries, and an art gallery founded on the collections of the Cardinal, who had very good taste: Here, you will find works by Bernardino Luini, Raphael, Braman..
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Visita ai terrazzi del Duomo
Piazza del Duomo I - 20123 Milano
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The Duomo is adorned with no less than 135 extraordinarily intricate pinnacles and an impressive number of graceful, elegant white marble statues (2 245 in all). For a closer look at them, take the stairs up to the rooftops. At the summit, the "Tibur..
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Victor-Emmanuel II Gallery
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II I - 50123 Milano
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Completed in 1877 based on a plan by Giuseppe Mengoni, this prestigious gallery, the most famous in Italy, is a symbol of Milan for many: center of political and social life, this is also the place for you to do your shopping in the luxurious boutiqu..
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Museum of the Duomo 
Piazza del Duomo I - 20123 Milano
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Installed inside the royal palace built in the 18th C., it illustrates the various construction and restoration phases of the Duomo, and houses sculptures, tapestries and antique stained glasswork. You will also see a wooden scale model of the Duomo ..
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Duomo
Piazza del Duomo I - 20123 Milano
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With its spires, its pinnacles, its gables, its numerous statues, this cathedral, which was begun in 1386 and completed in 1809, offers an unforgettable sight, especially when the afternoon sun shines on the white stone. You will admire the chevet, g..
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The Scala Theater (Teatro alla Scala)
V. S. - Margherita I - 20121 Milano
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Without any doubt the most prestigious opera house in the world. It was inaugurated in 1778, built on the old site of the church of Santa Maria alla Scala, to which it owes its name. It saw Verdi and Rossini as they made their grand debut, and reache..
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Ca' Grande (the old main hospital)
V. Festa del Perdono I - 20122 Milano
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Founded by Francesco Sforza in 1456, this old hospital today opens its doors to future doctors. The facades with loggias of this huge building are adorned with the busts of famous men.
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Manzoni's House (Casa di Manzoni)
v. G. - Morone 1 I - 20121 Milano
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A writer, Alessandro Manzoni (1785-1873) wrote The Fiancés , a "grand epic about the humble", thus renewing the genre of the historical novel. For 60 years he lived in this opulent-looking home that contains his library, his office, a variety of i..
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Poldi Pezzoli Museum
V. Manzoni I - 20121 Milano
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Among the collections (weapons, clocks , fabrics) of this museum, the famous Portraits of Luther and his wife by Lucas Cranach , a marvelous Portrait of a woman by Piero del Pollaiolo , a Virgin and Child by Botticelli over which many a Sa..
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Church of Saint Maurice
Largo E.Tortosa I - 20123 Milano
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This monastic church is an example of Lombard Renaissance style (also known as major Monastery) is entirely decorated with frescoes by Bernardo Luini. A hallway in the front on the left gives access to the choir where concerts are held.
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Mount Napoleon Street
V. Monte Napoleone I - 20121 Milano
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Armani, Versace, Gucci, Gianfranco Ferré: on this street lined with elegant buildings, like at piazza Babila and Corso Vittorio Emanuele, the big name labels of Italian fashion will tempt you from their window displays!
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Basilica of Saint Lawrence the Major
C.so di Porta Ticinese I - 20123 Milano
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Founded in the 4th C. but restored later, it has managed to keep its original octagonal floor plan. A beautiful portico in front of the facade (16 Roman columns, a rare remain from Mediolanum), and a majestic interior surrounded with matron seats ..
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Municipal Museum of Archaeology
c.so Magenta 15 I - 20123 Milano
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Housed in the remains of the old Benedictine Monastery, this museum has Roman, Barbarian, Greek and Etruscan collections, and a collection devoted to the art of Gandhara. The Roman section has two masterpieces: the cup of Trivulce decorated with op..
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Baghatti Valsecchi Palace
V. Gesú I - 20121 Milano
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The aristocratic refinement of the Belle Époque? Look no further; you're in front of it, in this palace that Fausto and Giuseppe Baghatti Vlasecchi work on decorating in the taste of the Renaissance by mixing authentic pieces with high-quality copies..
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Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco)
Piazza Castello I - 20121 Milano
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This impressive castle once belonged to two families that held the power in Milan between the 13th and the 16th C.: The Visconti and the Sforza families. It contains the municipal art collections with, in the sculpture section, the Bernabo Viscont..
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Brera Art Gallery
v. Brera 28 I - 20121 Milano
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After you have visited the Jési collection dedicated to the great trends of the 20th C. (futurists, metaphysical paintings), you will be able to visit the largest collection of Venetian paintings (after Venice itself, of course!) represented by Belli..
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Church of Saint Ambrose (S. Ambrogio)
Piazza S. - Ambrogio I - 20123 Milano
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A magnificent example of Lombard Romanesque style, this basilica, founded by Saint Ambrose in the 4C, is preceded by a superb atrium. Two bell towers frame the façade, which is pierced with arches. Inside, a beautiful Romanesque-Byzantine ambo (pulpi..
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Church of Saint Mark
Piazza S.Marco I - 20121 Milano
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This church in the Brera quarter, rebuilt in 1286 on top of ancient foundations, has a black and white fresco of Leonardo da Vinci's school discovered in 1975.
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