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Milan in general

Milan in general

... So by way of a sequel I’m now writing a review of our next destination, Milan. Milan is in the north of Italy, situated in the plains of the Po Valley, and is the capital of Lombardy. When you think of Milan several things instantly spring to mind. Perhaps the first is that it’s not as ... Read review

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I Came, I Saw, I Spent

Advantages: Shopping!
Disadvantages: Italian men on a major "charm" offensive & you will come back broke

...destination, Milan.

Milan is in the north of Italy, situated in the plains of the Po Valley, and is the capital of Lombardy. When you think of Milan several things instantly spring to mind. Perhaps the first is that it’s not as stunning architecturally or culturally as other Italian cities such as Rome, Florence or Venice. Industrial might even cross your mind. But secondly the redeeming feature is that Milan is universally acknowledged ...
...it was for that reason Milan has always held an attraction for me.

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We arrived in Milan on a train from Geneva. If you are planning on taking a bit of a tour of Europe the trains are excellent – we just turned up at the station bought our tickets and then sat on a nice comfy train watching the stunning Swiss scenery slowly blend into Italian countryside for four hours. Do keep your passport handy for the border ... more

Tricia24 22.12.2003
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Duomo Far So Last Suppah!

Advantages: Surprises!
Disadvantages: Guns!

...over to the much shorter Milan line. I hadn't organised that end bit, but I did take the credit when the combined excitement of a reduced waiting time with a weekend in Italy caused one of us to woop and do a funny little jig. I had organised the weekend though. Flights to Milan are available from all over the U.K. and Milan itself has three main airports to choose from. Milan Malpensa and Milan Linate are the closest, most convenient airports with ...
...UK visitors to Milan forfeit the ease of the transfer for an ease on their wallet and opt for the third way. The Ryanair served Milan Orio al Serio way. The airport is also known as Bergamo and the airport code remains as BGY, because it's in Bergamo, 40 miles outside Milan. Not Milan then. We were flying from London Luton Airport, which is in Bedfordshire, a full 3 counties away from London, but only 11 miles from our home, so handy for us at least. ...

Muffin_the_Mule 24.04.2009 · Read full review
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Milan - February 2004

Advantages: Good shops, architecture and food!
Disadvantages: Cost and language.

...a couple of days in Milan so thought now was the best time to write with the memories fresh in my head. I had a really good time and would recommend it! I went with my boyfriend from Saturday night until lunchtime Tuesday. So really we only got 2 full days. I would say 4 full days at most is all I could manage. Not that it wasn't good, just there is only so much you can do and see. Lets start with what is said to be Milan's most popular attraction ...
...is the biggest attraction in Milan and a must see. We decided to go on the first day as we arrived there in case it was hard to find - how daft were we. There is a metro stop at Duomo and as you surface from the underground the massive cathedral is right in front of you. We were a bit upset that the front was all covered in scaffolding but seen as it was 1836 when the building of it started, obviously it will be under constant repair. If you walk ...

sarahl2002 09.03.2005 · Read full review
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milan good to visit but not to live there.

Advantages: plenty to do and see
Disadvantages: crowded polluted noisy dirty

...Most of the houses in Milan are of course,huge stone floored City Flats-italy is highly populated and there just wouldn't be the room for ground houses. The villas and country side are very pretty. I love the charm of the flat,orange roofed villas with grape vines clinging to the walls and posts. What I love about the banks offices and houses over there,are the luxurious style-and -their size! Huge tall ceilings, vast floor areas impressive mosaics,huge ...
...I know what I'm saying!) Milan also has one of the highest levels of pollution in Europe-it is common to see people riding their bikes in an attempt to be healthier-green,and many office workers wear masks over their noses!! A typical Milanese dish is meat balls,fresh fish,white chicken,and salads,with lots of beef in breadcrumbs-And-wait for it,minced, raw horse meat-with salt pepper,and lemon juice.I'm afraid I did try it,and yes,I liked it.(But ...

christina44 02.01.2003 · Read full review
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Milan and the Lakes

Advantages: Vibrant, cosmopolitan city and stunningly beautiful lakes
Disadvantages: Pricey, dirty and plagued by annoying gypsies

I went to Milan in early May with my partner. I still don’t really know why I went there, but I suppose I was attracted by the allure of the big city as well as the proximity of the beautiful lakes of northern Italy. I stayed for 7 nights and paid £450 in total for the flight, hotel and transfers to and from the airport. Another £300 or so was spent during the holiday on travel, eating out and entertainment. There is a lot to say, so I have subdivided ...
...The main landmark of Milan is undoubtedly the impressive gothic cathedral, known as the ‘Duomo’. Inside it is dark, spacious, intimidating and cold (literally), while outside it is mightily imposing and dominates the large square on which it is located. You can take a small lift and go to the top of the building for a few Euros and I would strongly recommend doing so as the view is magnificent, especially on a clear day. Next to the cathedral, on ...

MarkLV 10.07.2002 (11.07.2002) · Read full review
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Woul you shop near Loreto?

Advantages: Infos about Milan
Disadvantages: I tell you only about a small zone of the town

As you all certainly know, Milan is also a town for shopping. In fact, it is also called “The town of fashion”, and this name is not only due to the various fashion shows that take place in the town during the entire year, but also to the fact that here you can find the best stylist boutiques in Italy. The heart of the fashion in Milan are Spiga Street , Bergognone street and all the zone around San Babila square. Practically the centre of the town. ...
...of high fashion. But Milan is a great town, and it is possible to find retailers or franchisers that haven’t so prohibitive prices. So let’s have a little sightseeing of the best shops, that lie in no more than one hundred meters, from the office where I work! I work near Loreto square, one of the zones where you can find a great number of shops that offer good and medium quality products. Practically you will find a large main street called ‘Buenos ...

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Advantages: all the best fashion
Disadvantages: traffic, not very clean

Shopping in Milan can be very funny if you have a lot of money, because for me it's a expensive city...but only walking in Via della Spiga, Via Sant'Andrea, Via Montenapoleone, Via Manzoni, Via Verri it's a pleasure for your eyes.In via Manzoni you can find Armani's mega store with the Noubu restaurant. I liked very much, after a saturday shooping afternoon, go at Noubu's Bar for an aperitvo with my friends. It's so relaxing. Very nice is takeing a breack at Cova, very elegant place in via Montenapoleone, corner with via sant'Andrea Ok, this is the high class shopping zone of Milan, where you can find: Missoni, Prada, Hermes, La Perla, Versace, Gucci, Etro, Armani, Miu Miu, Iceberg, Burrbery, Salvatore Ferragamo, Tod's, Hogan, Kenzo, Brioni, Fratelli Rossetti, La Murrina...and more...and more...and more...BUT VERY IMPORTANT at the end ...

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Advantages: Central location, reasonably priced
Disadvantages: Not enough actual period exhibits

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Advantages: cheaper than many in the area, clean, comfortable, easy access to sights
Disadvantages: bathroom not great, no restaurant

Named the 10th most expensive city in the world in terms of cost of living (Mercer's Cost of Living Survey, 2008), Milan isn't generally a city you'd associate with budget hotels. However, that was exactly what I was in search of when travelling to the city for a 3-night stay in October 2008. Knowing that a large proportion of my money would be spent on shopping and eating out, I was on the hunt for accommodation that was cheap, central and comfortable. You'l struggle to find anything that fits the bill in the centre of the city - anything in the Duomo (cathedral) or main shopping areas tends to be more pricey, or cheap for a good reason (i.e., incredibly basic). We were happy to look a little further out, and eventually decided to book a twin room at Hotel Teco through laterooms.com. LOCATION Hotel Teco is located on a tiny ...

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