Welcome to Milan, the financial centre of Italy, a city well-known for its abundance of high-end fashion retailers, modern and historical architecture, all blended together with a dash of Italian life. The city is the best example of old-world romance meets urban grit. Admire the Gothic Duomo di Milano cathedral, one of the largest cathedral in Europe. Walk through the astonishing Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and see one of the most important opera theaters in the world: the La Scala Theater. Take this orientation walk to explore some of Milan's cultural highlights, and see what makes it a city of incomparable artistic value.
All attractions entrances are to be paid on the spot by travellers, since attractions are not mandatory. This tour does not include any attractions with require paid entrances.
You will learn about: The Celtic Insubres - appear to have founded Milan. The city was besieged by the Visigoths in 402 In 539, the Ostrogoths conquered and destroyed Milan during the Gothic War The Peace of Constance in 1183 The War of the Spanish Succession Declared Milan capital of the Kingdom of Italy Battle of Custoza The political unification of Italy Milan Cathedral is the largest Gothic cathedral in Italy. Torre del Filarete of Sforza Castle (Castello Sforzesco), a historic medieval fortress. You will see: Duomo di Milano La Rinascente Corso Vittorio Emanuele II Via Monte Napoleone Teatro alla Scala Sforzesco Castle
You will make your own way to the meeting points