MILAN

Milan is Italy’s capital of fashion, finance and the second city as regards population, politics and cultural affairs. The city has celtic origins but it was the Romans who subdued the city of Mediolanum in 222 BC and ensured a certain prosperity. From the 13th century the city flourished under the rule of two powerful families: the Visconti and, later, the Sforza.

HALF DAY WALKING TOUR
Start with the extraordinary Duomo with its marble façade shaped into spiky pinnacles, statues and pillars. Walk through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II to La Scala, the most famous opera house in the world which was built in the 18th century. At the end of Via Dante is the huge Castello Sforzesco, a Visconti fortress which was entirely rebuilt by Francesco Sforza in the 15th century and which was the seat of the Dukes of Milan. Nearby in Via Brera is the 17th century Palazzo di Brera, which houses the Pinacoteca di Brera Gallery. Visit the vast collection of paintings.
Duration: 3 hours
Operating every day EXCEPT on Monday when the Pinacoteca di Brera is closed, January 1st, May 1st and December 25th

LAST SUPPER
Guided tour starting with the Church of St.Mary of Grace, Renaissance building erected by the Dominicans in the 15th century and finished by Bramante. Inside the church the world-famous Last Supper painted by Leonardo da Vinci at the end of the 15th century at the request of Ludovico il Moro. It was restored in 1995, but centuries of damage from floods, bombing and decay have left their mark.
Walk to nearby Basilica of St.Ambrose, founded at the end of the 4th century by St.Ambrose and magnificent example of the 11th and 12th century Lombard-Romanesque style. Proceed to Castello Sforzesco. End of the tour admiring the wonderful Duomo.
Duration: 3 hours
Operating every day EXCEPT Monday when Last Supper is closed, January 1st, May 1st and December 25th.

NOTES:
Entrance fees to all museums and meals are NOT included unless indicated.
Itineraries can be adjusted in accordance to Clients’ wishes.