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Duomo
The main square of Milan is overshadowed by the Duomo - once the largest cathedral in the world and still one of the largest cathedrals in Europe - and the Galleria. You can take an elevator to the roof level of the Duomo for a high-up view of the Piazza below.
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Opening
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Dome: daily from 9am to 5pm. Treasury: Monday to Friday, 9.30am to 1pm and 2pm to 6pm (Saturday until 5pm), Sunday 1.30pm to 4pm.
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Pricing:
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Cathedral: Free.
Treasury: EUR1. Terraces: EUR 6 or
EUR 4. Museum: EUR 8
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Contact:
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Telephone: (02) 7202 2656 |
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Getting
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Piazza del Duomo 18
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Galleria Vittorio
Emanuele
If you ever wondered where 19th century Milanese went to do their shopping, stop by here,
in this ancient shopping complex, with its many shops and cafes. Look out for the picture of a Bull
on the floor, which tradition says you ought to spin around its testicles in order to make a wish.
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La Scala
Arguably the best known opera house in Europe, this hallowed hall of music were some of the greatest names in opera have performed through the centuries. Tread lightly and respectfully: Milanese opera fans are renowned for their fanatic devotion to their favourite stars.
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Details
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Opening
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Open
daily from 12 noon to 6 pm. Closed 31 July to 31 August and on certain holidays.
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Pricing:
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Ticket prices vary depending on performance.
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Contact:
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La Scala Information Office tel. 02.723.744 (10 lines)
E-mail address: informazioni@milanomusica.org |
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More
Info:
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Dress code in force.
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Getting
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Largo Ghiringhelli 1, Piazza della Scala. Bus 61, tram 1 or 2, or subway to Duomo or Montenapoleone
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Santa Maria Della Grazie
Visitors to this Gothic Church come for one reason - to gaze upon the Last Supper, by Leonardo
Da Vinci. The most famous depiction of this dramatic Biblical scene has been painstakingly
restored, but is still much faded compared to the numerous modern reproductions that you can
take home with you.
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Details
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Opening
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Tuesday to Sunday: 8.15am to 6pm. Visits are limited to 15 minutes, in groups of 20. Booking is essential and reservations are only accepted 60 days prior to visit.
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Pricing:
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EUR8, or EUR11.25 including a tour
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Contact:
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(02) 8942 1146 |
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Getting
Here:
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Piazza Santa Maria delle Grazie 2, Corso Magenta
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Leonardo Da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology
The main attraction is the section dedicated to Leonardo as a scientist. Other exhibits display
the progress of technology with an Italo-centric angle, such as the Italian motor scooter industry,
the pioneering of radio by Italian Guglielmo Marconi, and the bridge of Italian liner Conte Biancamano.
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Details
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Opening
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Tuesday to Friday: 9.30am to 5pm; Saturday to Sunday: 9.30am to 6.30pm
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Pricing:
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EUR7 (adults), concessions EUR5
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Contact:
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(02) 485 551 |
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Getting
Here:
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Via San Vittore 21. Underground: St Ambrogio.
Bus: 50, 54, 58 or 94
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Castello
Sforzesco
The seat of the
Sforza family, it is a fine example of Renaissance Architecture.
Today, it is home
to several
major museums — the Museum of Ancient Art, Prehistoric and
Egyptian collections
of the Archeological
Museum, and collections of medieval and renaissance furnishing,
musical instruments and jewellery.
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Stadio Giusseppe Meazza
Also known as San
Siro, it is the site of a race course and Milan’s primary
football stadium, it is particularly noted for its association
with the famed AC Milan football team and the giant sculpture
of a horse which
stands in between the stadia, based upon a design by Leonardo Da
Vinci.
The football stadium
was recently rebuilt and was the site of the opening ceremony of
the 1990 World Cup.
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Details
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Opening
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Daily: 10am -
5pm |
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Pricing:
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Guided stadium
tours + museum dedicated to AC Milan
& FC Inter: EUR 12.50 |
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Contact:
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More
information/bookings: Tel: 02 4042432; Fax: 02 4042251; Email:
tour@sansirotour.com |
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Getting
Here:
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Via Piccolomini
5, 20151 Milan. Metro: Line MM1 to Molino Dorino. Leave at
station Lotto-Fiera2. Tram: Line 16 (from Cathedral square)
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