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  Milan Duomo, Gothic Duomo Cathedral Milan, Italy       Milan Duomo, Gothic Duomo Cathedral Milan, Italy   Milan Duomo, Gothic Duomo Cathedral Milan, Italy   Milan Duomo, Gothic Duomo Cathedral Milan, Italy  Milan Duomo, Gothic Duomo Cathedral Milan, Italy   Milan Duomo, Gothic Duomo Cathedral Milan, Italy The Castello Sforzesco, held successively by the Viscontis and the Sforzas, was built in 1368, demolished by the people of Milan in 1447 and rebuilt from 1450 onwards. The Torre de Filarete, on the nearside (70m/231ft high), is a reproduction (1905) of the original gate-tower.  History The street plan of Milan, with streets either radiating from the Duomo or circling it, indicates that the Duomo occupied the most important site in the ancient Roman city of Mediolanum. Saint Ambrose built a new basilica on this site at the beginning of the 5th century, with an adjoining basilica added in 836. Whe...

Known for fashion and design, Milan is located in northern Italy and is the country’s second largest and most cosmopolitan city. Offering top-notch art, culture, history and food, Milan is the perfect spot for a weekend of urban exploration. Before you head out on your first day in the city, we recommend signing up online for Milan’s bikesharing program, BikeMi . The program features thousands of bikes at more than 200 bike stations placed strategically near highly trafficked spots, including tourist attractions and metro stations. BikeMi enables travelers to see the city at their pace while also saving the environment and money — daily passes cost €2.50. No trip to Milan is complete without a visit to Piazza del Duomo (“Cathedral Square”), the city’s main square. There you’ll find the city’s Gothic cathedral, the Duomo — it is the largest cathedral in Italy and the fourth largest in the world. The architecture inside and out is worth a close look.  Ladies,...