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 ==Buy==
-[[Image:Corso Buenos Aires.jpg|thumb|The huge Corso Buenos Aires may not be the top street in Milan's fashion, but it's the longest and most popular shopping area in the city, and contains a huge variety of shops - from designer boutiques, trendy outlets and funky furniture stores, to second-hand bargain sales, old antique dealers and newsagents.]]
+[[Image:Corso Buenos Aires.jpg|thumb|The huge Corso Buenos Aires may not be the top street in Milan's fashion, but it's the longest and most popular shopping area in the city and one of the longest in the world, and contains a huge variety of shops - from designer boutiques, trendy outlets and funky furniture stores, to second-hand bargain sales, old antique dealers and newsagents.]]
 Milan, being a worldwide trendsetter, is a fashion shoppers' paradise.
 There is pretty much every form of shopping in this city that one can imagine: from the designer's prestigious emporia, retail giants' outlets, small entrepreneur's tiny and funky boutiques, to second-hand average shops.
-The main shopping area is the so-called Fashion Quadrangle (''quadrilatero della moda''), a set of blocks roughly between Duomo Square (Piazza Duomo), Cavour Square (Piazza Cavour) and San Babila Square (Piazza San Babila). Here in Montenapoleone Street (with prime brand shops), Della Spiga Street, Vittorio Emanuele Street, Sant' Andrea Street, Porta Venezia avenue and Manzoni Street, it contains the most prestigious boutiques and showrooms in the world. Everything reeks of ostentation and the splendor of a chic, fashionable lifestyle. Shop windows shine, exhibiting the trendiest shoes, coolest glasses, funkiest dresses, most glamorous clothes, and most luxurious crystal chandeliers.* <buy name="Via Montenapoleone has a dedicated site" alt="" address="" directions="Metro: Via Montenapoleone" phone="" email="info@viamontenapoleone.org" fax="" url="http://www.viamontenapoleone.org/eng/home.php" hours="" price="">Shop Directory and Shop infos available</buy>
+The main shopping area is the so-called Fashion Quadrangle (''quadrilatero della moda''), a set of neoclassical blocks roughly between Duomo Square (Piazza Duomo), Cavour Square (Piazza Cavour) and San Babila Square (Piazza San Babila). Here in Montenapoleone Street (with prime brand shops), Della Spiga Street, Vittorio Emanuele Street, Sant' Andrea Street, Porta Venezia avenue and Manzoni Street, it contains the most prestigious boutiques and showrooms in the world. Everything reeks of ostentation and the splendor of a chic, fashionable lifestyle. Shop windows shine, exhibiting the trendiest shoes, coolest glasses, funkiest dresses, most glamorous clothes, and most luxurious crystal chandeliers.* <buy name="Via Montenapoleone has a dedicated site" alt="" address="" directions="Metro: Via Montenapoleone" phone="" email="info@viamontenapoleone.org" fax="" url="http://www.viamontenapoleone.org/eng/home.php" hours="" price="">Shop Directory and Shop infos available</buy>
 Located near MM1 ''San Babila'' or MM3 ''Montenapoleone'' subway stations.

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 [[Image:Certosa_garegnano_milano.jpg|thumb|The Certosa di Garegnano]]
 [[Image:Santa_Maria_delle_Grazie_-view_from_cloister.JPG|thumb|Santa Maria alle Grazie basilica]]
 Milan has the oldest churches in Italy (yes-- older than the ones in Rome because Milan was the capital of the Northern part of the late Roman Empire). Milan has more ancient and monumental churches than any other European city outside of Italy. You can see a very complete collection [http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1497363 here].
 Some of the most beautiful churches one can see in Milan are:
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 [[Image:5252MilanoTeatroScala.JPG|thumb|La Scala Opera house]]
 [[Image:Milano_-_Palazzo_Marino,_Sala_Alessi_02.jpg|thumb|Sala Alessi in Palazzo Marino]]
 *[http://www.ruba.com/place/Castello_Sforzesco-Piazza_Castello_3_20121_Milano_Milan_Lombardie_Italy The Castello Sforzesco]: Where the Sforza-Visconti ruling families of Milan resided. Later it was the Austrian governor's residence, when Lombardy was part of the Hapsburg empire. It houses several museums. Reachable by subway: MM1 ''Cairoli - castello'' Station.

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 ===When to visit===
 Milan, depending on how you want to tour the city, is a rewarding visit all the year. Keep in mind most places, including tourist destinations and museums, are closed on Mondays.
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 ===Museums===
 Milan offers the visitor a large variety of art museums, mainly of Italian Renaissance and Baroque.
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 [[Image:Duomo Milano.jpg|thumb|Duomo]]
 [[Image:Certosa_garegnano_milano.jpg|thumb|The Certosa di Garegnano]]
 Milan has the oldest churches in Italy (yes-- older than the ones in Rome because Milan was the capital of the Northern part of the late Roman Empire). Milan has more ancient and monumental churches than any other European city outside of Italy. You can see a very complete collection [http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1497363 here].
 Some of the most beautiful churches one can see in Milan are:
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 ===Historic Monuments===
 [[Image:Castello Sforzesco, Milan.jpg|thumb|Castello Sforzesco courtyard]]
-[[Image:Sforzesco.JPG|thumb|Castello Sforzesco facade]]
+[[Image:Milano_palazzoclerici_galleriaarazzi.JPG|thumb|Tiepolo's frescoes on Palazzo Clerici]]
-[[Image:Lascala_milan.JPG|thumb|La Scala by night]]
+[[Image:5252MilanoTeatroScala.JPG|thumb|La Scala Opera house]]
-[[Image:La Scala daytime.JPG|thumb|La Scala]]
+[[Image:Milano_-_Palazzo_Marino,_Sala_Alessi_02.jpg|thumb|Sala Alessi in Palazzo Marino]]
 *[http://www.ruba.com/place/Castello_Sforzesco-Piazza_Castello_3_20121_Milano_Milan_Lombardie_Italy The Castello Sforzesco]: Where the Sforza-Visconti ruling families of Milan resided. Later it was the Austrian governor's residence, when Lombardy was part of the Hapsburg empire. It houses several museums. Reachable by subway: MM1 ''Cairoli - castello'' Station.
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 * '''Piazza Mercanti''' &mdash; a truly enchanting and tiny medieval square, hidden by the grand palaces in the central part of Milan. Here, in "Merchants' Sqaure" you get lovely Gothic and Renaissance-porticoed houses, and a well right in the middle. At Christmas time, it fills up with markets selling local produce, including mouth-watering panettone, sweets, bonbons and souvenirs. Reachable easily via ''Duomo'' or ''Cordusio'' subway stations.
-[[Image:Galleria_VE.JPG|thumb|right|Galleria Vittorio Emanuele]]
+[[Image:Galleria_Vittorio_Emanuele_II_(Milan)_E1.jpg|thumb|right|Galleria Vittorio Emanuele]]
 *'''Cinque Vie historical district''' Really a must see! '''It is the most ancient part of Milan''', enclosed by via Meravigli, piazza Cordusio, via Orefici, via del Torchio, via Circo, via Cappuccio and via Luini. the Cinque Vie it's a five street crossing: via Sant'Orsola, via Santa Marta, via del Bollo, via Bocchetto and via Santa Maria Fulcorina. This crossing it is at the center of this district that it is the best preserved in the city. It is where the original Roman Imperial era Milan was settled, with the ancient located in piazza San Sepolcro. In this area you'll find lots of roman archeological sites, like the one dedicated to the circus, the theater, the imperial palace and the imperial coin. In this area you'll find lots of ancient churches, like Santa Maria alla Porta (Baroque jewel, facade by Richini), San Sebastiano civic temple, San Giorgio al Palazzo, Santa Maria Podone, San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, the Archeological Museum and its ancient roman wall tower, San Sepolcro and San Sisto.
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 ==Get out==
 *'''[[Lake Como]]'''&mdash; A huge, impressive, beautiful lake in the foothills of the Alps. See the villages of [[Como]], [[Menaggio]], [[Bellagio]] & [[Varenna]]. Como can be reached by regular trains (50 minutes from Cadorna station) and buses. Very beautiful is the gothic cathedral.
 * '''[[Certosa di Pavia]] charter house'''&mdash; Really a must see monument! It is as beautiful as the Duomo cathedral, built with the same pink marble and carved by the best renaissance sculpture. The interiors are majestic and elegant, which makes the Certosa of Pavia one of the finest church monument of Lombardy.

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-[[Image:Pirelli Building, Milan, Italy.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|Pirelli building, Milan]]
+[[Image:MilanoSMaurizioMaggioreInternoMonache2.jpg|thumb|upright=1.3|San Maurizio Maggiore, Milan]]
 [http://www.milanoinfotourist.com/home.htm '''Milan'''] (Italian: ''Milano'') is financially the most important city in [[Italy]]. It has the second most populous city proper in the country, but sits at the centre of Italy's largest urban and metropolitan area. While not considered as beautiful as some Italian cities, having been greatly destroyed by Second World War bomb raids, the city has rebuilt itself into a thriving cosmopolitan business capital. In essence, for a tourist, what makes Milan interesting compared to other places is that the city is truly more about the lifestyle of enjoying worldly pleasures: a paradise for shopping, football, opera, and nightlife. Milan remains the marketplace for Italian fashion – fashion aficionados, supermodels and international paparazzi descend upon the city twice a year for its spring and autumn fairs. Don't get fooled by the modern aspect of the city, since it's one of the most ancient cities in Europe with more than 26 centuries of history and heritage!
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 ===Churches===
 [[Image:Duomo Milano.jpg|thumb|Duomo]]
-[[Image:Duomo_milan.JPG|thumb|Duomo by night]]
+[[Image:Certosa_garegnano_milano.jpg|thumb|The Certosa di Garegnano]]
 Milan has the oldest churches in Italy (yes-- older than the ones in Rome because Milan was the capital of the Northern part of the late Roman Empire). Milan has more ancient and monumental churches than any other European city outside of Italy. You can see a very complete collection [http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=1497363 here].
 Some of the most beautiful churches one can see in Milan are:
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 * '''Palazzo Litta'''&mdash; very elegant baroque palace filled with frescoes. Interesting sculptured main portal you can corso Magenta near San Maurizio church.
-* '''Palazzo Marino'''&mdash; the finest cloisters in the city. Built in mannerist style, it is perhaps the city's most amazing palace.
+* '''Palazzo Marino'''&mdash; the finest courtyard in the city. Built in mannerist style, it is perhaps the city's most amazing palace.
 * '''Palazzo Serbelloni'''&mdash; one of the most beautiful neoclassical palaces of Milan, settled in Corso Venezia.

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 From [[New York City]], take Interstate Highway 87 north through [[Albany (New York)|Albany]] and the eastern half of New York State for about six hours. After the border crossing near [[Plattsburgh]], the freeway becomes Autoroute 15, which leads directly into downtown Montreal over the Pont Champlain, the most beautiful approach to the city. The drive time from Plattsburgh to downtown Montreal is approximately one hour.
-From [[Boston]], take Interstate Highway 93 to Highway 89 after you cross into New Hampshire.  Follow Interstated 89 north to and through Vermont to the border crossing, where it turns into Highway 133.  This secondary road continues to Autoroute 10, which leads directly into downtown Montreal. The whole trip takes about 5 hours. Once you cross the border it is about 1 1/2 hours to Montreal.
+From [[Boston]], take Interstate Highway 93 to Highway 89 after you cross into New Hampshire.  Follow Interstated 89 north to and through Vermont to the border crossing, where it turns into Highway 133.  This secondary road continues to Autoroute 10, which leads directly into downtown Montreal. The whole trip takes about 5 hours. Once you cross the border it is about an hour to Montreal.
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 *[[Toronto]] is more distant, but still a doable six hour drive (or a faster 4.5-hour train trip).
 *[[Adirondacks]] is a two and a half hour drive to the south. Adirondacks is the largest park in the contiguous United States and offers outdoor activities like hiking, rafting and skiing.
-*[[Boston]] is a five and a half hour drive to the southeast.
+*[[Boston]] is a five hour drive to the southeast.
 * '''The Chateau Montebello''', located an hour and a half west in [[Montebello]], makes for a romantic getaway or stop on the trip to Ottawa.
 * Between December and March there is good downhill skiing in the Laurentians and in the Eastern Townships. There are some very good night-skiing centres such as Ski Bromont and Mont-St-Sauveur.

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 * '''Santa Maria presso San Satiro church'''&mdash; an hidden jewel, really a must see. It is a masterpiece by Donato Bramante, who created here the first ''trompe l'oeil'' in art history. Really important is also the San Satiro paleochristian chapel (IV century) and the mannerist baptistry by Bramante. It is located in via Torino, some 200&nbsp;m from the Duomo. MM1-MM3 Duomo metro station.
-* '''San Nazaro Maggiore basilica'''&mdash; Another IV century basilica, it is very important in art history because it has been the first western church ever built in a Latin Cross plant instead of a Greek Cross plant. Very interesting the Trivulzio mausoleum at the entrance, dedicated to the Marshall Trivulzio, who betrayed the Sforza family and gave Milan to the King of France (and therefore forced Leonardo da Vinci to move to France). The masterpiece of the Basilica is the Santa Caterina chapel, with gorgeous Renaissance frescoes by Bernardino Lanino. Very interesting is also the archaeological part.
+* '''San Nazaro Maggiore basilica'''&mdash; Another IV century basilica, it is very important in art history because it has been the first western church ever built in a Latin Cross plant instead of a Greek Cross plant. Very interesting the Trivulzio mausoleum at the entrance, dedicated to the Marshall Trivulzio, who betrayed the Sforza family and gave Milan to the King of France (and therefore forced Leonardo da Vinci to move to France). The masterpiece of the Basilica is the Santa Caterina chapel, with gorgeous Renaissance frescoes by Bernardino Lanino. Very interesting is also the archaeological part. Very close you can find another beautiful church, the '''San Calimero basilica''', with an amazing frescoed crypt.
 *'''Sant'Antonio Abate church'''&mdash; a museum of mannerist art, completely filled with gorgeous frescoes from late Renaissance and early Baroque era. A most important heritage near to the Ca' Granda palace.
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 *'''San Vittore al Corpo basilica'''&mdash; Originally a IV century basilica, it is now one of the finest baroque monument in the city. The dome is just awesome with frescoes by Daniele Crespi, and the interior decorations are filled with frescoes and plaster works from XVI and XVII century. Very close to the Science and Technology "Leonardo da Vinci". It is one of the biggest basilicas in the city.
-*'''Sant'Alessandro Basilica'''&mdash; very baroque church, interstingly scenographic. It reminds sicilian Baroque. Very rich decoration. Located near via Torino, some 350 meters away from the Duomo.
+*'''Sant'Alessandro Basilica'''&mdash; very baroque church, interstingly scenographic. It reminds sicilian Baroque. Very rich decoration. Located near via Torino, some 350 meters away from the Duomo. Near, in piazza Missori, you'll find the remains of what used to be the '''church of San Giovanni in Conca'''. The crypt is one of the most ancient in Milan, and it shows huge roman imperial era ruins.
 *'''San Bernardino alle Ossa church'''&mdash; one of the most frightful churches in the world! The walls of this little church are completely filled with...bones and skulls! A must visit church in Halloween time, it is said to be haunted. Very spectacular! Near you can find also the Santo Stefano basilica, where the painter Caravaggio were baptized.
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 * '''Santa Maria Podone church''' a church from IX century, it contains very important XIV century frescoes, the Renaissance apse frescoes is from Michelino da Besozzo. In front of the church you can find Palazzo Borromeo, from XIV century, one of the oldest in the city.
-* '''San Carlo al Corso church''' a Neoclassical jewel built in early XIX century. Built as a Rotunda with a marbel portico as an entrance, it is one of the biggest dome in Milan. On the inside you'll find a gorgeous coffered dome inspired by the one of the roman Pantheon. The bell tower, 84 meters high, is the tallest in Milan.
+* '''San Carlo al Corso church''' a Neoclassical jewel built in early XIX century. Built as a Rotunda with a marbel portico as an entrance, it is one of the biggest dome in Milan. On the inside you'll find a gorgeous coffered dome inspired by the one of the roman Pantheon. The bell tower, 84 meters high, is the tallest in Milan. Very close to it, in piazza San Babila, you'll find the ancient '''San Babila basilica''', now built in neoromanesque style.
 * '''Chiaravalle Abbey'''&mdash; A must see! The cloisters and the valut frescoes are just incredibly precious. A beautifully-preserved medieval abbey still run by monks today, 7&nbsp;km South of Milan (get off at MM3 subway line ''Rogoredo'' Station and take a local bus for 3 stops; another option is to get off at MM3 subway line ''Corvetto'' Station and take local bus number 77 for 8 stops).

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 * '''Santa Maria Podone church''' a church from IX century, it contains very important XIV century frescoes, the Renaissance apse frescoes is from Michelino da Besozzo. In front of the church you can find Palazzo Borromeo, from XIV century, one of the oldest in the city.
 * '''Chiaravalle Abbey'''&mdash; A must see! The cloisters and the valut frescoes are just incredibly precious. A beautifully-preserved medieval abbey still run by monks today, 7&nbsp;km South of Milan (get off at MM3 subway line ''Rogoredo'' Station and take a local bus for 3 stops; another option is to get off at MM3 subway line ''Corvetto'' Station and take local bus number 77 for 8 stops).
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 ===Other sights ===
 * '''Galleria Vittorio Emanuele''' &mdash; The mother of all shopping malls: upscale shops in a splendid 19th century palace of a mall, with a stunning mosaic floor, and wonderful glass roof and cupola. Contains boutiques such as Louis Vuitton and Prada, a McDonald's fast-food restaurant, a silverware store called Bernasconi, and eating places such as the Zucca in Galleria, Biffi or a Gucci cafe (and loads more, notably art galleries, fashion boutiques, bookstores and restaurants). At Christmas time, it becomes an enchanting place, with beautiful lights and glitzy decorations. For real Milanese cheap food, go to Luini for a Panzerotti on nearby Via San Radegonda. Get off at the ''Duomo'' station.
 * '''Piazza del Duomo''' &mdash; the grandest square in the city, the Piazza del Duomo is the cultural and social heart of Milan, and contains several of its most famous sights. Of course, the majestic cathedral and classy Galleria are there, but there also is the Royal Palace, a fine 18th century building which is currently an art exhibition centre, and several big, austere, old buildings. The street, with its huge lights, enormous statue of King Victor, huge buildings, and dark floor does at first sight seem quite overwhelming and overly majestic, but with its lovely cafes, top-quality restaurants and shops, constant flow of pigeons, and the presence of people make it an extremely appealing and interesting place. Since lots of the main streets and sights are or are routed from this place, you can't really miss it. It is reached by the ''Duomo'' metro station.
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 * '''Piazza Mercanti''' &mdash; a truly enchanting and tiny medieval square, hidden by the grand palaces in the central part of Milan. Here, in "Merchants' Sqaure" you get lovely Gothic and Renaissance-porticoed houses, and a well right in the middle. At Christmas time, it fills up with markets selling local produce, including mouth-watering panettone, sweets, bonbons and souvenirs. Reachable easily via ''Duomo'' or ''Cordusio'' subway stations.
 [[Image:Galleria_VE.JPG|thumb|right|Galleria Vittorio Emanuele]]
 * '''Piazza Belgiojoso''' &mdash; a small, yet very impressive square, which hosts the magnificent neoclassical Belgiojoso Palace, built by Milanese noblemen in the late 1700s, and the House of Manzoni, where notable Italian writer and literary figure Alessandro Manzoni lived, and which today hosts a library and the Centro Nazionale di Studi Manzoniani (National Centre of Manzoni-related studies). Reachable via ''Montenapoleone'' station.
-* '''Piazza Cadorna''' is a medium-sized, normal square in central Milan with the funky modern North Station and some fine buildings, but notably a set of peculiar modern sculptures in the middle. Reachable via the ''Cadorna FN'' station
+* '''Biblioteca Ambrosiana''' &mdash; Historical library with treasures such as Leonardo Atlantic Codex.
 * '''Via della Spiga''' is a lovely and classy little cobblestone street, with some beautiful ancient buildings. The street and its neighborhood are more famous for the center of high-class shopping, where almost every luxury brand can be found. A short walk from the MM1 ''San Babila'' metro stop.
 [[Image:Duomo roof.JPG|thumb|right|The magnificent roof of the Duomo (it has truly breathtaking views of Milan).]]
-* '''Corso Vittorio Emanuele''' &mdash; near to the Duomo, this is one of the most popular high street shopping arteries in the city. It has a very elegant modern appearance, but too has some well-preserved grand 18th and 19th century buildings, including a rotunda-like neoclassical church. The Corso contains some great retail stores, including big shopping centres, fashionable outlets, and youthful, sporty designer boutiques. Can be reached relatively closely either by ''Duomo'' metro station or that of ''San Babila''. It is pedestrian.
+* '''Corso Vittorio Emanuele''' &mdash; near to the Duomo, this is one of the most popular high street shopping arteries in the city. It has a very elegant modern appearance, but too has some well-preserved grand 18th and 19th century buildings, including the wonderful rotunda-like neoclassical church of San Carlo al Corso. The Corso contains some great retail stores, including big shopping centres, fashionable outlets, and youthful, sporty designer boutiques. Can be reached relatively closely either by ''Duomo'' metro station or that of ''San Babila''. It is pedestrian.
 * '''Via Montenapoleone''' is Milan's top high fashion shopping street. It contains many of the biggest names in fashion, and some of the trendiest and famous emporia and designer stores in the world. Today, despite containing mainly fashion boutiques, there are also a some jewellery shops and cafes scattered here and there. Reachable via ''Montenapoleone'' or ''San Babila'' metro stations.
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 * '''Corso Magenta''' is an elegant and aristocratic street in the north-western part of Milan. It contains sophisticated cafes and shops, and also some fine, mainly Baroque, palaces, notably the Palazzo Litta, one of the best examples of 18th century Milanese architecture, and also a place in which Napoleon I spent some time. Metro stations ''Conciliazione'', ''Cadorna'', ''Cairoli'' and ''Cordusio'' are the closest to the avenue. The famous Santa Maria delle Grazie church and convent, where Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper can be found, is very close to the Corso.
 * '''Piazza Duca d'Aosta''' is a very big, relatively modern and busy square in the north-east of Milan, famous for hosting the city's majestic central station, and the Pirelli skyscraper. The Piazza is generally bustling with people, and is at the heart of Milan's economic and business district. It is where you'll end up if you need to go to the central station, but it is also a good place to go because it boasts some excellent examples of post-Second World War modern architecture, such as the Pirelli building, and some elegant hotels, such as the Hotel Excelsior Gallia. To go here, hop off the ''Centrale F.S'' metro station, which is the closest (''Caiazzo'' and ''Zara'' are relatively close too).
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 * '''Piazza del Liberty''' is a small square, which however, is noted for a stunning Art Nouveau palace today called the Hotel del Corso, but once the Trianon. You reach it just off a tiny opening at the beginning of the Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The closest station is ''Duomo'', but ''San Babila'' is a decent distance too.
-*'''Piazza Della Scala''' &mdash; The location of the Statue of Leonardo Da Vinci and La Scala theatre. It is a small, but grand square flanked by fine palaces, such as the city hall and the commercial bank. Great place for a photograph and right next to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Ticket office is underground in the Duomo Metropolitana stop.
+*'''Piazza Della Scala''' &mdash; The location of the Statue of Leonardo Da Vinci and La Scala theatre. It is a small, but grand square flanked by fine palaces, such as the city hall and the commercial and the bank. Great place for a photograph and right next to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Ticket office is underground in the Duomo Metropolitana stop.
 [[Image:Milano Statua di Leonardo.jpg|280px|thumb|right|Leonardo da Vinci's statue in the charming and impressive Piazza della Scala.]]
 *'''I Navigli''' &mdash; Once the hubs of the city's commercial life (the industrial canals), after years of abandonment, these pretty and "quintessentially Milanese" places are currently the location where many night spots are open until late, and today, there is a nice mix of old-world ancient shops and cafes, and funky bars and fashion boutiques. I Navigli (or The Canals) consist of Naviglio Grande and Naviglio Pavese. On the last Sunday of every month there is an antiques market along the Naviglio Grande.

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 Walking is a favoured way to get around the densely packed downtown and the narrow streets of Old Montreal, especially during the warmer months. However, beware during winter months, as sidewalks can be icy and extremely hazardous after winter snow and ice storms. Winter boots with good grip are essential for surviving pavements that have not been cleared. Beware also (as much as you can) of thawing ice falling from overhanging balconies and roofs. But you can always take the stairs down to Montreal's famous "Underground City" (''Montréal souterrain''), called RÉSO [http://www.stm.info/metro/souterrain2006.pdf], a network of pedestrian corridors connecting Métro (subway) [http://www.stm.info/English/metro/a-mapmet.htm]stations, shopping centres, and office complexes.
-Jaywalking is widespread and rarely punished. However, be aware that drivers will usually not stop or even slow down if a pedestrian steps out in front of them, even at marked crosswalks. At an intersection, however, a pedestrian will have right of passage before turning traffic and most drivers respect this. Despite Montreal drivers' poor reputation for aggressiveness, they generally respect pedestrians.
+Jaywalking is widespread and rarely punished. However, be aware that drivers will usually not stop or even slow down if a pedestrian steps out in front of them, even at marked crosswalks. At an intersection, however, a pedestrian will have right of passage before turning traffic, but most drivers do not respect this. Montreal drivers rightly have a poor reputation for aggressiveness and they generally do not respect pedestrians. Always watch out for drivers and cyclists before crossing.
 Rue Sainte-Catherine is Montreal's main commercial artery and busiest pedestrian thoroughfare. The "Underground City" and the Green Line (or line 1) of Montreal's Metro is easily accessible from all the major office complexes, shopping malls, department stores, and theatre complexes that line it. Smaller chain stores and restaurants also vie for valuable commercial space. Well-kept historic churches with green space provide quiet oasis and contrast with the giant neon signs of strip clubs. Major hotels generally can be found one or two blocks north and south of Saint Catherine in the downtown core. Bars, restaurants, and dance clubs cluster within a block of Sainte-Catherine around Crescent and Bishop, catering to a mostly English-speaking clientele. Rue Saint-Denis, farther east, and the Gay Village between Berri and de Lormier, even more to the east, are mostly French-speaking. McGill College Boulevard in the downtown core from Saine-Catherine offers an open view of Mount Royal to the north and an impressive view of the Place Ville-Marie skyscraper to the south. Keep your head up and beware of following the flow of the crowd on this street: throngs of pedestrians often walk across cross streets against red lights, risking life and limb.

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	* '''Palazzo Durini''' built in XVII century by architect Richini. The portal is a masterpiece.		* '''Palazzo Durini''' built in XVII century by architect Richini. The portal is a masterpiece.
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		+	* '''Villa Simonetta'''— A renaissance palace with a very harmonical facade composed by three orders of columnades
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		+	* '''Palazzo Cusani'''— Roman baroque palace in Milan, dating back to the XVII century
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		+	* '''Palazzo Arcivescovile'''— One of the most imposing courtyard of Milan. Inside you'll find the marvelous San Carlo's frescoed chapel and a very huge collection of paintings. It has been built by Pellegrino Tibaldi and Giuseppe Piermarini.
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		+	* '''Palazzo Sormani'''— Probably the most beautiful baroque facade of Milan. The back facade is even better.
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		+	* '''Bicocca degli Arcimboldi'''— Once a rural Renaissance villa built in XV century, now it shows a very important collection of early Renaissance frescoes.

	* '''Arco della Pace'''— one of the finest neoclassical triumphal arch in Europe, it has been projected by Luigi Cagnola in the early XIX century to celebrate Napoleon's victory. It is located in Sempione park, at the opposite side of the castle.		* '''Arco della Pace'''— one of the finest neoclassical triumphal arch in Europe, it has been projected by Luigi Cagnola in the early XIX century to celebrate Napoleon's victory. It is located in Sempione park, at the opposite side of the castle.

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 * '''Palazzo Clerici'''&mdash; one of the finest "palazzo Gentilizio" in Milan, it shows the amazing "mirror gallery" with a vault painted by the great artist Tiepolo.
-* '''palazzo Litta'''&mdash; very elegant baroque palace filled with frescoes. Interesting the sculptured main portal you can corso Magenta near San Maurizio church.
+* '''Palazzo Litta'''&mdash; very elegant baroque palace filled with frescoes. Interesting sculptured main portal you can corso Magenta near San Maurizio church.
-* '''palazzo Marino'''&mdash; the finest cloisters in the city. Built in mannerist style, it is perhaps the city's most amazing palaces.
+* '''Palazzo Marino'''&mdash; the finest cloisters in the city. Built in mannerist style, it is perhaps the city's most amazing palace.
 * '''Palazzo Serbelloni'''&mdash; one of the most beautiful neoclassical palaces of Milan, settled in Corso Venezia.
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 * '''Palazzo Rocca Saporiti'''&mdash; another huge neoclassical palace along Corso Venezia neoclassical district.
-* '''Palazzo Borromeo''' one of the most ancient Palazzo in Milan. It dates back to XIII century. Very important the gothic courtyard and the gothic main portal. It contains medieval frescoes.
+* '''Palazzo Borromeo''' one of the most ancient palaces in Milan and dateing back to the XIII century. The Gothic courtyard and main portal are very important. It also contains medieval frescoes.
-* '''Palazzo Fontana Silvestri''' built between XII and XIV century, it used to show on the facede decorations by Donato Bramante. Very beautiful are the Renaissance main portal and the elegant courtyard.
+* '''Palazzo Fontana Silvestri''' built between XII and XIV century, it used to show decorations on the facade by Donato Bramante. Very beautiful are the Renaissance main portal and the elegant courtyard.
 * '''Palazzo Dugnani''' Rococò palazzo containing many frescoes, two of them painted by Tiepolo.
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 * '''Casa Galimberti'''&mdash; Very decorated exterior, with painted ceramic panels and iroworks balconies.
-* '''Casa Laugier'''&mdash; an elegant attempt to unify exhuberant Stile Liberty with the classicist issue of the Milanese Tradition. Very interesting the carvings and the chromatic effect.
+* '''Casa Laugier'''&mdash; an elegant attempt to unify exuberant Stile Liberty with the classicist issue of the Milanese Tradition. Very interesting the carvings and the chromatic effect.
 * '''Casa Guazzoni'''&mdash; the most exhuberant Stile Liberty building in Milan. The ironworks balconies are just extraordinary.

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 *'''San Fedele church'''&mdash; very elegant church built in the counter-reformation era. Full of lights and noble materials, it stands near the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
-* '''Santa Maria del Carmine''' an ancient gothic church from XIV century. The neogothic facade by architect Maciachini shows the best rose window in the city. D0n't miss the spectacular Carmine chapel on the right side of the apse! Absolutely gorgeous!
+* '''Santa Maria del Carmine''' an ancient gothic church from XIV century. The neogothic facade by architect Maciachini shows the best rose window in the city. Don't miss the spectacular Carmine chapel on the right side of the apse! Absolutely gorgeous!
 * '''San Giuseppe in via Verdi''' The first baroque church in Milan, from great architect Carlo Maria Richini, the floor decoration is just awesome.
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 * '''San Gottardo in corte''' Small jewel, this church used to be the Royal Palace chapel and it shows neoclassical interiors and Azzone Visconti's tomb by great sculptor Giovanni di Balduccio (XIV century) and frescoes by the school of Giotto itself.<br />The bell tower is considered to be the most beautiful in the city, and was planned by Francesco Pecorari.
 ===Historic Monuments===
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 * '''La Rotonda della Besana''' &mdash; An 18th Century Neoclassical complex. It is now an exhibition space.
 * '''Palazzo Clerici'''&mdash; one of the finest "palazzo Gentilizio" in Milan, it shows the amazing "mirror gallery" with a vault painted by the great artist Tiepolo.
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 * '''Palazzo Rocca Saporiti'''&mdash; another huge neoclassical palace along Corso Venezia neoclassical district.
 * '''Arco della Pace'''&mdash; one of the finest neoclassical triumphal arch in Europe, it has been projected by Luigi Cagnola in the early XIX century to celebrate Napoleon's victory. It is located in Sempione park, at the opposite side of the castle.
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 * '''Arena Civica'''&mdash; neoclassical arena built by great architect Luigi Cagnola in 1807. It is located in Sempione park.
 ===Other sights ===

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	*'''San Fedele church'''— very elegant church built in the counter-reformation era. Full of lights and noble materials, it stands near the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.		*'''San Fedele church'''— very elegant church built in the counter-reformation era. Full of lights and noble materials, it stands near the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele.
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		+	* '''Santa Maria del Carmine''' an ancient gothic church from XIV century. The neogothic facade by architect Maciachini shows the best rose window in the city. D0n't miss the spectacular Carmine chapel on the right side of the apse! Absolutely gorgeous!
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		+	* '''San Giuseppe in via Verdi''' The first baroque church in Milan, from great architect Carlo Maria Richini, the floor decoration is just awesome.
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		+	* '''Santa Maria Incoronata''' Twin church, contains an ancient fresco by Bergognone. Magical ancient gothic atmosphere.
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		+	* '''Sant'Angelo church''' very rich interiors decorated with baroque frescoes. It contains paintings from finest baroque milanese painters.thic
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		+	* '''San Pietro in Gessate''' ancient gothic church, don't miss the Grifi chapel, with renaissance frescoes by Zenale. All the church is pretty full of renaissance precious frescoes and statues.
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		+	* '''San Gottardo in corte''' Small jewel, this church used to be the Royal Palace chapel and it shows neoclassical interiors and Azzone Visconti's tomb by great sculptor Giovanni di Balduccio (XIV century) and frescoes by the school of Giotto itself.
		+	The bell tower is considered to be the most beautiful in the city, and was projected by Francesco Pecorari.

	===Historic Monuments===		===Historic Monuments===