City Guide: Milan

It is known as the fashion capital of the world.

But there is more to Milan than haute couture, models and catwalks.

The financial center of Italy it is home to the stock exchange and the base for many corporate giants.

Fashion houses Armani, Versace, Prada, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci  are all headquartered in Milan, making it a place of pilgrimage for fashionistas.

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While the ravages of World War II changed the cityscape, impressive examples of architecture and treasures remain including Milan's elaborate cathedral, Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper and La Scala opera house.

Other attractions include;

- The largest and most important example of Gothic architecture in Italy and the fourth largest cathedral in the world - Milan Cathedral

- The medieval palace of Castello Sforzesco

- The Palazzo Saporiti in the Corso Venezia, an example of neoclassical-era Milan

- The popular Brera art gallery

- The Pirelli Tower

Tourists flock the city to taste its high-life. World-class opera, impressive fashion shows, the swell of paparazzi and vibrant nightlife are the essence of Milan city.

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Founded by the Celts, later captured by the Romans and shaped by periods of Periods of French, Spanish and Austrian domination Milan developed into a major European center. In its ;atest incarnation Milan has become a business capital, representing the heart of modern Italy and a business-orientated metropolis.

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