City Break Getaways to Milan

Fashionable in every sense, Milan offers style and sophistication by the bucket load and its not hard to see why it has become the haute couture capital of the world. Its chic mage is complimented by centuries of elegant history and culture comprising a wealth of fine monuments and art venues. A city break getaway to Milan finds a city dominated by the awesome Duomo cathedral which houses thousands of intricate statuettes and priceless art. Further artistic treasures dating back over 500 years can be seen in medieval Castle Sforza from the likes of Titian and Michelangelo. A Milan short break simply must visit La Scala, the world's most famous opera house for a night of inspiring high brow entertainment that will simply be unforgettable.

 

 

Milan has a youthful exuberance to go along with its style conscious image best illustrated in its constantly changing nightlife. There are an abundance of designer cafe bars and chic cabaret clubs and plenty of late night discos to suit all musical tastes. City break getaways to Milan can of course savour fine Italian cuisine in classy michelin starred surroundings or simple trattori. For a little more immersion into the 'dolce vita' why not learn classic Italian cooking from the professionals at one of the many cookery schools. Milan's place at the pinnacle of the fashion world is never in any doubt and each spring and autumn the city is transformed into an endless merry go round of celebrity parties, schmoozing and fashion shows. Packed with A-list fashionistas and film stars, the city centre of Milan becomes the hunting ground of paparazzi, autograph hunters and people watchers.

 

 

City Break Getaways to Milan - The perfect escape all year round 

Mid winter city breaks in Milan are a popular choice for ardent winter sports enthusiasts and make an ideal base to hit the slopes of the Southern Alps, just over one hour away. Summer city break getaways in Milan with ample time may wish to explore the picturesque resorts of serene Lake Como - filled with beautifully restored Victorian waterfront villas and a wonderfully tranquil spot for fishing, walking and boating. In fact there never is a bad time to come to Milan as the climate is comfortably mild and through the year there are a wealth of street celebrations and festivities bringing a splash of colour to the city. It kicks off in February with the famous Carnivale Ambrosia and includes summer concerts of rock, jazz and folk music and film and theatre and arts festivals.