Short Breaks in Milan

Nestling in the Po Valley as the capital of Lombardy, Milan is a prosperous and attractive city that has a cosmopolitan range of attractions and facilities. Rich and famous fashionistas flock here for the high couture labels and fashion shows and it offers Italy's best dining and entertainment. A Milan short break simply must see the spectacular Il Duomo cathedral, the world's largest gothic church. Its cavernous interior is a sight to behold, adorned with brightly coloured stained glass and frescoes. Equally as exquisite is the extraordinary La Scala - the world's premier venue for opera and is a true work of art in its own right and an absolute must for opera fans.

 

Art history short breaks to Milan will discover a wealth of cultural venues that can easily rival the more illustrious cities of Venice, Florence and Rome. The major highlight is undoubtedly Da Vinci's Last Supper found at the Santa Maria Delle Grazie and there is so much more besides. Discover striking renaissance art at the Buera, the Poldi-Pexxoli Museum and the Modern Art gallery for more contemporary works. Just as artistic in its own way, the fashion world descends on Milan twice yearly for a breathless series of fashion shows, extravagant events and parties. A stay at this time will witness a Milan short break full of glitz and a real sense of style. From Armani to Versace, every major designer has a Milanese emporium and a bout of window shopping will offer great temptation to fashion conscious visitors. Less damaging to the finances are the vibrant street markets of Viale Papiniaro which provides an intensely colourful atmosphere and surprising bargains.

 

A short break in Milan offers enough time to explore a little further afield and a contrasting experience to cosmopolitan city life. The serene lakeside retreat of Lake Como is extremely popular year round and is the perfect romantic escape, set in absolutely stunning natural scenery. Another option is the medieval city of Bergamo which like Lake Como is no more than a 40 minute journey away. It highlights magical baroque architecture and wonderfully atmospheric piazzas filled with charming shops and pavement cafes. Milan short breaks are the ideal base to enjoy the surrounding countryside and the city itself also boasts woodland and numerous city parks to simply relax and escape the crowds.