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The majestic Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan is one of the oldest shopping centres in the world!

Named after the first king of the Kingdom of Italy, the Galleria is a vast four storey building in Milan city centre filled with decadent shops selling chocolates, perfume, books, art and many other lavish treasures.

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You cannot help but be captivated by the impressive sight of Milan’s gothic style cathedral! It’s one of Europe’s most famous buildings and is the second largest cathedral in the world after Seville Cathedral in Andalusia in Spain.

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Milan’s cathedral was constructed on a very central site in the city, dating back to when this area was once the foundations of the ancient Roman city called Mediolanum. In the 5th century a basilica was first built here but it was destroyed by a devastating fire.

A trip to Milan wouldn’t be complete without a walk around the magnificent 15th century Sforza Castle! Built on the site of what was a much smaller 14th century fortress, Castello Sforza was constructed and enlarged over several centuries to become one of the largest castles in Europe!

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It was built by the order of Francesco Sforza, the Duke of Milan and became the home of the presiding Dukes for centuries to come. Today it is the home of several museums and art galleries.

Sforza castle and its defensive walls form a quadrangular perimeter with square towers built all around. Over the centuries it successfully served as a military barracks, an incredibly strong defence fortress and a residence.

One of the world's major fashion capitals and the financial center of Italy, Milano is modern, fast-paced, and unique from the rest of the country.

There are many sights to see within Milan, ranging from cultural institutions to churches and art galleries. The Duomo and Piazza are must-sees, for their classic design, for example. The Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie is home to the  famous "L’ultima cena" painting by Leonardo da Vinci.

You can also visit other notable sites such as the Milan Cathedral, and Teatro alla Scala, or simply relax in the city's notable ritzy cafes and lush parks.