City Description

Milan may not have the fine finish of Verona or the floaty fancies of Venice, but it has sophistication by the barrel load. It is a pleasure to wander around the main square with its perfectly impressive cathedral, visit Da Vinci's Last Supper or see La Scala - possibly the finest Opera House in the world.

Milan's role in world fashion design is evident with a vast range of upmarket designer boutiques and expensive department stores. Every pavement is a catwalk - even the police look as though they've just strutted out of the pages of Vogue. Buy something outrageous and you'll fit in effortlessly.

Another reason to visit Milan is the lakes; Lake Como is only 40 minutes north of the city by train. After a couple of days swanking around town there is nothing better than a day of fresh air strolling throught the fine lakeside villages. Two holidays in one!

Flights to Milan operate on a daily basis with Aer Lingus.

If you do one thing in Milan.....

Square - Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo)

Theatre - La Scala

Church - San Satiro

Football Pitch - San Siro