About this experience
There is a stereotype that besides shopping, visiting La Scala and the Sforza Castle in Milan, there is nothing else to do. During the tour, I will prove to you that this is a colossal misconception, and the northern Italian capital can be interesting, diverse, and even unexpected. You will learn who lives on the roof of the Duomo, where the ancient imperial palace is hidden, what Leonardo did in Milan, and which ruler of the duchy became a ghost.
What to expect
History of Milan's development
You will hear legends of the city's origins, learn what Milan was like not so long ago, and how its modern appearance was created from past chaos. We will talk about the ancient era on the site of Roman ruins hidden in the city center. Along the way, I will tell you ghost stories, the history of famous city landmarks, and reveal many interesting facts about art.
Unexpected corners of the city
You will visit the bohemian quarter where artists and journalists live, peek into a cafe where Mussolini visited, see a scandalous monument by the sculptor L.O.V.E., a beautiful palazzo whose resident entered history and became a literary character, and a secret palace where the greatest works of art were kept.
Symbols of the northern capital
We will not overlook the famous landmarks: Duomo (external viewing), Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (I will tell you things you surely don't know about it!), Teatro alla Scala, Sforza Castle, chosen as a model for the construction of the Moscow Kremlin. We will talk about the reasons why the Florentine genius Leonardo da Vinci moved to Milan, his work on the fresco in the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie, and his secret passion. In Milan's Sistine Chapel, you will see amazing frescoes done by the best follower of Leonardo da Vinci.
I hope that after this tour, you will fall in love with Milan just as I did ten years ago.
