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Milan Vacation is a perfect mix of style, culture, and history that leads you through the fashion capital of Italy, where the iconic landmarks, world-class shopping, and artistic treasures are waiting. The classical and the modern Milan have been made possible by your Tripaty as part of your Italy travel package.
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Milan, the capital city of Italy's colorful and lively fashion and design, is a place perfectly representing the future along with the past. It is a city of sleek, stylish, and energetic atmosphere and hedonistic retreat; it is surely the place where one can have the first taste of Italy's contemporary spirit and at the same time give homage to the rich cultural and artistic heritage.
The Duomo di Milano, an epic Gothic cathedral with an incredible number of statues and pointed tower embellishments, is the very center of the city. Walk up to the dome and from there enjoy the beautiful view of the entire city of Milan and of the Alps in the distance. A little further, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest and most elegant shopping arcades, invites the visitors to immerse themselves in luxury boutiques, gourmet dining, and authentic Italian coffee under its glass-domed ceiling.
For aficionados of art, the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, where Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” one of the most celebrated pictures of all time, is situated, will not only be a hit but also an awe-inspiring experience. The Brera Art Gallery and La Scala Opera House are the other key highlights of the Milanese culture beside art, while fashion followers would be left entranced by the city creative pulse during Milan Design Week, Fashion Weeks and the like.
Besides its sophistication and cultural richness, Milan entertains one with the temptation of hip bars, picturesque neighborhoods, and striking buildings. The Navigli District is the perfect area for romantic walks with its canals and the artists’ colony surrounding them, while the ultra-modern Porta Nuova area is the embodiment of Milan's innovation.
No matter whether you are after its fashion, art, gastronomy, or cosmopolitan atmosphere, Milan is the very place that encompasses the spirit of today's Italy.
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Italy is part of the Schengen Area, so travelers from Schengen countries can enter visa-free. Many other nationalities can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Visitors who require a visa should apply for a Schengen tourist visa before travel.
Italy is part of the Schengen Area, so travelers from Schengen countries can enter visa-free. Many other nationalities can visit visa-free for up to 90 days. Visitors who require a visa should apply for a Schengen tourist visa before travel.
Italian culture has made a name for itself through its art, fashion, history, and above all, working on its life style. The cuisine is adored all over the world — every region has its own distinct palate like pizza in Naples, pasta in Rome, risotto in Milan, and gelato almost everywhere. Italians honour fresh products, family reunions, and great coffee, thus every meal becomes a cultural experience.
Absolutely, Italy is quite safe for tourists. However, petty theft, such as pickpocketing, may happen in heavily visited places, thus it is advisable to remain vigilant. Italians are sociable, and the majority of the touristy areas are secure and reception-oriented towards the guests.
Italy's membership in the Schengen Area means travelers from Schengen countries do not need a visa to enter. The same goes for many other nationalities who can visit without a visa for a maximum of 90 days. If a visitor needs a visa, he/she has to apply for a Schengen tourist visa prior to the trip.
The perfect moment for a trip to Italy is in spring (April-June) and autumn (September-October). The climate is nice and the most frequented places do not have that much crowd as in summer. Winter (November-February) is recommended either for southern Italy or for skiing in the Alps.
Italy is very rich in monuments known all over the world and cultural valuables. The major attractions are the Colosseum and Vatican City in Rome, the canals of Venice, the art and architecture of Florence, the Amalfi Coast, Cinque Terre, Milan's Duomo, and the Leaning Tower of Pisa. The tourists are also fond of wandering through Tuscany’s rural areas and enjoying the picturesque beauty of Lake Como.