Much of the artistic and architectural heritage of Milan is located in the old town, which owes its present appearance to many changes made between the planning unit and the first post-war Italy.
The symbol of the city is the cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente, better known as the Duomo of Milan, in the square, the center of economic and cultural town. A short distance away is the eighteenth-century Teatro alla Scala,
one of the world's most famous opera houses. To connect Piazza della Scala and Piazza del Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a walkway with iron and glass structures seen in eclectic style.
Another monument is the symbol of Milan Castello Sforzesco, which was originally conceived as a purely military structure, was then redesigned as an elegant court for the gentlemen of the city. Further east are the basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, considered the second most important church in the city, and the complex host the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Leonardo's Last Supper, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Another site of interest goes to the Cemetery, which houses the tombs of the most illustrious citizens of Milan, of more modern construction you can find the Central Station, built in a style that combines the majesty of a fascist structures decorated in Art Nouveau style, and Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, known as La Scala of football.
The city is also rich in museums and art galleries, the most famous is certainly the Brera Gallery, which together with the Poldi Pezzoli Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the network is the most famous art galleries in Milan. Another notable track of museums is formed by the Milanese house museums. The Triennale of Milan, home to exhibitions of modern art forms with the CAP venues for modern art in Milan. In addition to these museums to scientific and dozens of smaller museums, like the museums in the Castello Sforzesco.
The symbol of the city is the cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente, better known as the Duomo of Milan, in the square, the center of economic and cultural town. A short distance away is the eighteenth-century Teatro alla Scala,
one of the world's most famous opera houses. To connect Piazza della Scala and Piazza del Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a walkway with iron and glass structures seen in eclectic style.
Another monument is the symbol of Milan Castello Sforzesco, which was originally conceived as a purely military structure, was then redesigned as an elegant court for the gentlemen of the city. Further east are the basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, considered the second most important church in the city, and the complex host the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie and Leonardo's Last Supper, declared World Heritage by UNESCO. Another site of interest goes to the Cemetery, which houses the tombs of the most illustrious citizens of Milan, of more modern construction you can find the Central Station, built in a style that combines the majesty of a fascist structures decorated in Art Nouveau style, and Giuseppe Meazza Stadium, known as La Scala of football.
The city is also rich in museums and art galleries, the most famous is certainly the Brera Gallery, which together with the Poldi Pezzoli Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and the network is the most famous art galleries in Milan. Another notable track of museums is formed by the Milanese house museums. The Triennale of Milan, home to exhibitions of modern art forms with the CAP venues for modern art in Milan. In addition to these museums to scientific and dozens of smaller museums, like the museums in the Castello Sforzesco.
