| Linate Airport is one of the major airports serving the | | | | colourful as might be expected. It is worth seeing |
| Italian city of Milan, and is located 7km (4 miles) east of | | | | nonetheless - admission is quite cheap, but it is often |
| Milan city centre. The airport deals with primarily | | | | necessary to book, as it is such a famous attraction in |
| domestic and short-haul international flights, and serves | | | | such a small venue. |
| a number of major airlines, bringing countless tourists to | | | | Another activity (or to some, a sport) in Milan is |
| Italy's fashion capital every year. | | | | shopping. Known as a chic fashion hub of Europe, |
| Things to see/do in Milan | | | | Milan is home to some of the world's most exclusive |
| Milan is a city with much to offer tourists - being as | | | | designers, and there are plenty of seriously upscale |
| famous for its high fashion as it is for being home to | | | | stores to be found. Budget shoppers needn't worry |
| Leonardo da Vinci's iconic fresco 'The Last Supper'. A | | | | too much; there is ample opportunity to pick up a |
| visit to Milan should certainly include a trip to see the | | | | cheap bargain in one of the high street stores around |
| magnificent Duomo (Cathedral). The imposing building is | | | | the Piazza del Duomo. |
| a sight in itself, but it also houses a wealth of sacred | | | | Eating out/nightlife in Milan |
| vases in gold and silver, ancient tapestries and | | | | Jazz clubs, martini bars, funky techno clubs, swanky |
| vestments, and rare ivories. The La Scala Opera | | | | wine bars, bistros, discos - and the ubiquitous Irish pub - |
| house is another of Milan's famous building, hosting | | | | Milan has a nightlife to suit it's stylish image. Socialites |
| magical ballets and superb Operatic performances | | | | and Paris Hilton wannabes frequent Dolce & |
| throughout the year. This can be quite expensive, | | | | Gabbana's club Atlantique. The mode here is high |
| however it is possible to find cheap tickets in some | | | | fashion and, dare we say it, ever so slightly pretentious. |
| inferior seats. You will pay less, but you will also be | | | | However the club itself is good, albeit unsuitable for |
| envious of people who have shelled out for the best | | | | those on a strict budget. Drinks are not cheap, and |
| seats. | | | | there are plenty of good places where you will pay |
| Da Vinci's masterpiece 'The Last Supper' can be | | | | less for the exact same thing, you just may not be |
| found in the Santa Maria della Grazie - visitors should | | | | surrounded by so many beautiful people! Still, there is |
| know that the painting has been subject to significant | | | | ample opportunity to enjoy Milanese nightlife without |
| deterioration over the years, and is not as clear and | | | | breaking the bank - just stick to the less glitzy spots. |