Everyone has heard about Milan's reputation as the world's fashion capital. The best fashion shows are held here every year, to which all the "top" flock: top models, top stylists, top photographers. But other delights of the largest city in northern Italy are available regardless of the change of fashion seasons, and trying to see Milan in 1 day is a great idea at any time of the year.
Duomo - rays of flaming gothic
The style in which the Cathedral of the capital of Lombardy is built is called “flaming Gothic”. The Duomo is woven from white marble, and its towers pierce the bright blue of the sky of northern Italy, rushing into endless flight. The basilica is dedicated to the Nativity of the Holy Virgin Mary, and the first stone in its foundation was laid back in 1386.
The construction of the cathedral was carried out until the middle of the twentieth century. Today, millions of visitors to Milan every year admire the fifth largest church on the planet and one of the first for its perfect beauty, if, of course, there is such a table of ranks. Dozens of towers and columns, pointed spiers and openwork windows, thousands of sculptures and statues - the Duomo is magnificent and, despite its remarkable size, gives the impression of an elegant and light construction.
The highest spire of the basilica rises 106 meters high, and by law no building in the city should overshadow the bronze Madonna installed on it. The "violator" of the decree, the Pirelli skyscraper has exactly the same sculpture on its roof. The main shrine of the Duomo is a nail from the cross on which the Savior was crucified.
Milan Kremlin
Milan in 1 day is also a walk to the Sforza Castle, where for many centuries the residence of the dukes was located. Francesco Sforza built it in the 15th century on the site of the destroyed one, and Leonardo himself was engaged in decorating the interiors. During its existence, the castle underwent many trials and repeatedly passed from hand to hand, becoming the prey of another conqueror.
An interesting fact from the history of the Sforza Castle attracts special attention of Russian tourists. Italian architects invited to Moscow to build the Kremlin used the appearance of some elements of the Milanese fortress in their work. In particular, in the form of watchtowers and battlements on the Kremlin walls, the features of the Sforza residence are guessed.
Having finished the historical part of the excursion "Milan in one day", you can afford to go through its shops and boutiques. Drinking a cup of coffee in the casual company of a top model or a Hollywood celebrity is a very real opportunity here.
