The magnificent Cathedral of Milan, a bright representative of the elegant architectural trend of flaming Gothic. The temple began to be built in the XIV century, the decoration of some elements of the facade was completed only by 1965. Milan Cathedral is built entirely of white marble, it is one of the most beautiful temples not only in Italy, but also in the whole of Europe. Inside there is a golden statue of the Madonna, the patroness of Milan.

The theater is rightfully considered the best opera stage in the world. The austere and modest facade of the neoclassical building hides a luxurious auditorium with perfect acoustics. La Scala was opened in 1778, and Salieri's opera "Recognized Europe" was chosen as the premiere production. The first screenings of the great works of Verdi, Puccini, Bellini, Donizetti took place on the stage of the famous theater. E. Caruso, F. Chaliapin, M. Callas, L. Pavarotti and other famous soloists performed here at different times.

The picturesque Milanese church at the Dominican monastery, built during the heyday of the Renaissance. The temple began to be built under Duke Francesco Sforza I, who planned to place a family tomb here. The main attraction of the church is the magnificent fresco "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci. On it, the master depicted the last supper of Jesus with his disciples, after which Christ was betrayed by Judas and crucified.

One of the oldest churches in Western Europe. Presumably, the first church appeared on this site already in the IV century AD, it served as an imperial chapel. The building that has survived to this day belongs to a later period, but the outer walls of the basilica of the IV century have survived. On the church square there is a statue of the Roman Emperor Constantine, under whom Christianity became an officially recognized religion.

The temple of the IV century AD, presumably built with the participation of St. Ambrose of Milan. It is believed that the basilica was erected on the very place where the first Christians were martyred. At first, the church was called the "Basilica of the Martyrs". The building acquired a Romanesque appearance in the XI century. During the bombing of Milan in 1943, the basilica was damaged, but the medieval buildings survived and have survived to this day.

An art gallery, an outstanding collection of Italian painters and sculptors. The 38 halls of the museum house paintings by Raphael, Titian, Caravaggio, Lotto, Tintoretto and other famous masters. The museum's collection also includes paintings by recognized artists from other countries – Goya, Rembrandt, El Greco. The Pinakothek is located in the palace of the XVI century and shares a room with the Academy of Arts.

The oldest public library in Europe, founded at the beginning of the XVII century. The book collection was opened with the participation of the hierarchs of the Catholic Church. The main purpose of the library was to fight the ideas of the church Reformation, which spread very quickly across European countries. Over time, a private art gallery appeared here. The library houses unique manuscripts, folios, medieval books (some dating back to the 5th century AD), drawings by Leonardo da Vinci.

The exposition is located on the territory of the monastery of the XVI century. This is one of the most interesting museums in Milan. Here are the inventions of mankind created in different historical periods. Visitors will see various models of engines, watches, musical instruments, cars, telegraphs, telephones and other technical devices. The main hall is dedicated to the creative activity of Leonardo da Vinci.

The first exhibits of the Poldi Pezzoli museum collection were medieval weapons and armor from the private collection of Gian Giacomo Poldi-Pezzoli. Subsequently, the aristocrat's mansion was turned into a museum. Italian antique furniture, sculptures, Flemish tapestries, Venetian glass and antique ceramics are exhibited here. An impressive part of the collection consists of paintings.

Classical palace and park ensemble of the late XVIII – early XIX centuries. The palace was built for Count Belgiojoso. For some time, the residence of Napoleon and his wife Josephine was located here. After the re-establishment of the Habsburg dynasty over Lombardy, the villa was used as a royal palace for the Austrian governors. Since 1921, the palace housed the Museum of Modern Art.

The majestic Castello Sforzesco is located in the historical center of Milan. It was built as a defensive fortress in the XV century after the seizure of power by the Sforza family. The luxurious interiors of the castle were created with the participation of Bramante and Leonardo da Vinci. By the end of the XV century, Sforzesco had become one of the richest and most luxurious ducal palaces in Italy. The castle survived the Spanish rule and the rule of Napoleon. In the XIX century, a large-scale reconstruction was carried out.

A high-rise building of the middle of the XX century designed by architect D. Ponti. It was built by the decision of the head of the Pirelli company (an Italian manufacturer of automobile tires). The building was used as the headquarters and production facilities of the organization. The tower became known as the first skyscraper in Italy. The height of the structure is 127 meters. Nowadays, the Pirelli skyscraper houses office space.

An Italian skyscraper that once entered the list of the most unattractive structures in the world. This is a mid-20th century building with elements of neo-modernism, symbolizing a medieval bastion. The shape of the tower resembles a mushroom or a giant rocket crashing into the ground. The building is included in the list of the main attractions of Milan, the mayor's office has appointed it one of the city symbols.

The monument is located on the central square opposite the Stock exchange building. Many residents of the city do not like this ambiguous art object of modern art. The sculpture is a giant human hand with all but the middle fingers severed. The composition is very reminiscent of a well-known indecent gesture. The monument was created by master Maurizio Cattelan.

The arena of the football clubs "Internazionale" and "Milan", built at the beginning of the XX century. Initially, it was designed for 35 thousand seats, but as a result of the extensions, it could accommodate up to 65 thousand spectators. The stadium was renamed in 1979 in honor of the player Giuseppe Meazza. For the fans, this lucky striker was an object of admiration. Nowadays, both names of the football arena are used. Concerts of famous bands are regularly held at the San Siro.

Milan City Park near Castello Sforzesco. The territory is decorated with fountains and sculptures, lawns with fragrant flowers are scattered between the pedestrian paths, the most picturesque space has been created for visitors. Every resident of Milan or a guest of the city can relax under the shade of the Sempione trees. The park was organized at the end of the XIX century on the site of the ducal hunting grounds.

Burial and at the same time an open-air sculpture park. There are graves of famous people – writers, composers, artists. The great musical genius of Italy, Giuseppe Verdi, is buried in the cemetery. Crypts and tombstones are real works of art, each sculpture seems to be trying to surpass its neighbors in beauty and elegance.

The city canal of Milan, along which there is a street with the most famous and visited shops, restaurants, art workshops in the city. Naviglio Grande is part of a system of five channels that have been preserved from past times. A few centuries ago, the Milanese wanted to turn their city into a kind of Venice, so the intensive construction of canals began, but this idea quickly lost popularity.

The passage connecting the square near the La Scala Theater with the square of the Milan Cathedral. The gallery was inaugurated in 1877 and named after King Victor Emmanuel II, who attended the ceremony. The structure is built in the form of a Latin cross, with one entrance at each end. The gallery is decorated with mosaic frescoes and statues, which were worked on by the most skillful masters of Italy.

High fashion district, a popular place for shopping. The best boutiques of Italy are located here. In the "Golden Quadrangle" you can not only buy clothes by designers Valentino, Prado, Ferragamo, Dolce, but also sew shoes to order, dine in a restaurant for the fashion establishment or choose jewelry from the world's best jewelry brands.