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Few cities rival Milan's contemporary culture and fashion-consciousness. Italy's largest city is the epicenter of modern glamour, yet beneath the glossy surface Milan is much more than its glitzy fashionistas. Historic churches show the city's stylish past while Milan's modern buildings house the country's leading institutions in publishing, education and finance. Overview - Culture - Location & Orientation - Climate & When To Visit - Sightseeing Highlights - Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - Pinacoteca di Brera - Castello Sforzesco - Navigli - Duomo - L'Ultima Cena - San Siro Football Stadium - Cimitero Monumentale - Museo Nazionale della Scienza e della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci - Teatro La Scala - Recommendations for the Budget Traveler - Places To Stay - Hotel de Albertis - Hotel Berna - Il Girasole - Gran Duca di York - Camperio House - Places To Eat & Drink - Cavabuscion - Nerino Dieci Trattoria - C'era Una Volta Una Piada - Pasticceria CastelNuovo - La Sidreria - Places To Shop - Via Monte Napoleone - La Rinascente - Serravalle Scrivia - Kasanova - Iliprandi