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Milan Linate Holidays, Hotels & Travel Guide
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A guide to holidays in Milan Linate - Sophistication reaches new levels in Milan. The
financial and commercial centre of Italy attracts fashion fundis,
opera lovers, the young, the beautiful and the bold. Shopping,
eating and clubbing is serious business here and it is no surprise
that the city boasts the world's most beautiful shopping mall, the
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Equally vying for admiration are the
Milanese icons of La Scala Theatre (Teatro della Scala) and the
Gothic Duomo, one of the world's largest churches. Milan's frenetic
pace surges ahead in its drive towards progress, forsaking the
lengthy siestas enjoyed in other parts of the country. The city's
urban tentacles stretch for miles, although the significant
historical attractions are contained between the two landmark sites
- the Duomo and the Sforzesco Castle. These reside within the inner
loop of the city's concentric design, which is split into four
squares: Piazza Duomo, Piazza Cairoli, Piazza Cordusio and Piazza
san Babila. The modern civic centre lies to the northwest, around
Mussolini's colossal train station built in 1931. The area around
here is dominated by a skyline of skyscrapers from which the sleek
Pirelli Tower emerges. The Fiera district that stretches around
Porta Genova station is the nub for trade and fashion
fairs.
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Milan Linate
holidays - Top Places To Go
1. Duomo (Cathedral)
Piazza del Duomo 18
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What is it? The looming Duomo, the world's largest Gothic
cathedral, presides over the Piazza that bears its name. Its
construction began in 1386 and continued sporadically until
Napoleon ordered its completion in 1809. Its lengthy creation
bestowed on it 3,400 statues, 135 spires and 96 gargoyles. It is
best visited in full sunshine when the interior is illuminated by
the colourful mosaic of its stained glass windows. The church is a
five-aisled cruciform seating 40,000 worshippers. The 16th-century
marble tomb of Giacomo de Medici lies in the south transept and
lying buried at its heart is St Charles Borromeo, the cathedral's
most important benefactor. Every year in May and September a nail
from the cross of Christ is displayed to worshippers and is
retrieved from its resting place by the bishop who is hoisted to
the nivola to reach it. Across the piazza in the Palazzo Reale is
the Museo del Duomo that displays the treasures from the cathedral.
It also houses the Museo d'Arte Contomporanea, showcasing a
collection of Italian Futurist art.
Hours of Operation: Daily 7am to 7pm. The dome is open from 9am daily,
closing between 5pm and 6.30pm depending on the season. Treasury:
Monday to Friday 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm (Saturday until 5pm),
Sunday 1.30pm to 4pm
Phone:(02) 8646 3456 |
2. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Piazza del Duomo
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What is it? This four-storey, glass-domed arcade is
entered from the Piazza in front of the Cathedral and extends to
the Piazza della Scala. It was originally built as a link to the
opera house but has become a fashionable place to hang out, sip
coffee or camparis, or take a stroll through its many exclusive
shops. Milanese gather in this conservatory to escape the winter
rains or to socialise after a busy working
day.
Hours of Operation:
Phone: |
3. Theatre Museum at La Scala (Museo Teatrale alla Scala)
Largo Ghiringhelli 1, Piazza della Scala
www.lascala.milano.it |
What is it? This world famous opera house rests on the
site of the Church of Santa Maria alla Scala, its namesake. The
Museum provides a wealth of mementos from the opera house dedicated
to the nation's beloved composers and performers. These include
Rossini, Puccini and Toscanini. Two halls are devoted to Verdi
alone and contain memorabilia such as the spinet on which he learnt
to play, hand-written scores and the baton given to him after the
momentous reception of Aida.
Hours of Operation: Daily 9am to 12.30pm and 1.30pm to
5.30pm
Phone:(02) 8879 2473 |
Milan Linate
holidays - Top Events
1. Antiques Market
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What is it? The Naviglio Grande is the oldest canal in
Milan, built in the 12th century, the stretch between the Darsena
of Porta Ticinese and the bridge of Via Valenza being particularly
drenched in olde worlde charm. Along the canal banks in this
section about 400 vendors gather on the last Sunday of every month
to set up stalls selling a fascinating selection of furniture,
clocks, porcelain, silver, jewellery, dolls, books and numerous
collector's items from comics to walking sticks. On market day the
adjacent shops, bars and art studios all remain open, adding to the
pleasure of browsing.
Where is it? On the banks of the Naviglio Grande between Viale Gorizia
and Via Valenza |
2. Milan Fashion Weeks
From 2006-09-01
To 2006-09-30
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What is it? Milan has a well-deserved reputation for
being the haute couture fashion centre of Europe, and a stroll
around the downtown 'fashion block' bounded by Via Monte Napoleone,
Via Manzoni, Via della Spiga and Corso Venezia will have fashion
fundis drooling over the collections of Italian and international
designers concentrated here. The top designers' Autumn/Winter and
Spring/Summer collections are showcased on the catwalk during
Milan's famed Fashion Weeks, when the big names of fashion come to
town. Celebrity spotting is a favourite occupation during the week,
but the fashion shows themselves are reserved for invitation only.
There are many peripheral events in which visitors can be involved
during the week, when the entire city celebrates fashion in high
style.
Where is it? Fiera Milano Exhibition Centre |
3. Oh Bej! Oh Bej! Fair
From 2006-12-07
To 2006-12-08
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What is it? The Milanese love Christmas, and start the
festivities early on the feast day of the city's patron saint,
Saint Ambrose, with the fair known as Oh Bej! Oh Bej! literally
meaning 'So beautiful! So beautiful!'. The fair takes the form of a
street market arranged around the Saint's Basilica, offering
everything from antique stalls and buskers to roast chestnuts and
candy floss. The fair provides an excellent opportunity to do some
Christmas shopping, and is particularly enjoyed by children. The
Saint's day also coincides with the opening of the season of the
world famous Milan La Scala Opera. Contact the Milan Tourist
Information Office for more information on +39 (0)2 725 24 301 or
email apt@netitalia.it
Where is it? Around the Basilica di San Ambrogio |
4. Italian F1 Grand Prix
From 2007-09-07
To 2007-09-09
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What is it? Monza is one of the first tracks ever built,
but for more than sentimental reasons it remains one of the
highlights on the Formula One calender as it is also the fastest.
The track is 10 miles (16km) north east of
Milan.
Where is it? Monza |
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