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Erin Bridewell, Italy Expert
"While in Milan, be sure to pay a visit
to Caffe Cova, one of the city’s chicest
cafés. It’s a historic Milanese coffee
house which was founded 1817."
Milan is Italy’s fashion capital, and provides the perfect blend of sophisticated
shopping and historic architecture. It’s a classy place, with a heritage-rich
centre packed with attractions, ranging from the immense gothic Duomo di
Milano and world-renowned galleries, to churches featuring iconic artworks like
Da Vinci’s The Last Supper. Cuisine is also an important part of Milan’s heritage,
with the delicious panettone bread first being baked here, and dozens of stunning
restaurants operating today, several with Michelin stars.
However, it is fashion rather than history that arguably forms the cornerstone to
Milan’s modern-day success. One of the world’s first shopping malls – the Galleria
Vittoria Emanuele II – was opened here, so it’s no surprise that Milan has gone
on to become one of the world’s leading fashion hotspots. Host to Milan Fashion
Week, the city is an enigmatic mix of style and substance.
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