About this experience
Milan is like a flea market where you find masterpieces amidst the hustle and bustle. I invite you to join me on these fascinating searches for the city's rich heritage. You will see Milan today and learn what it was like yesterday through paintings, old photographs, and architectural details. The main attractions - the Duomo, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Sforza Castle - and lesser-known places will not just be historical decorations but will help you 'live' in Milan in different eras.
What to Expect
Understand why to love Milan
The city's large size, complex history, and entrenched stereotype of 'uninteresting' prevent travelers from appreciating Milan's unique beauty. You will be able to shed labels and see the city as aristocratic, refined, and atmospheric. We will talk about Milan's 'The Last Supper,' the ancient Tarot cards, the uniqueness of the Duomo, hidden masterpieces of world architecture - everything that Milan is proud of.
Interweaving History and Art
As an art expert, I will help you see the center of Milan through the eyes of a professional. But I promise it won't be boring: the city's past will literally come alive before you thanks to the paintings and photographs I have collected. You will learn how Milan was razed to the ground twice and how it managed to be reborn, understand architectural styles, and appreciate the skill of Milanese restorers. In three hours, we will cover all the key attractions:
- Sforza Castle, which served as a model for the Moscow Kremlin;
- the oldest Piazza dei Mercanti;
- Europe's only Gothic cathedral made of white marble - Duomo - and the ensemble of the square of the same name;
- Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - the first shopping mall in Europe;
- the renowned opera house La Scala and other significant places.
This historical, yet diverse walk will allow you to trace important changes in the city's appearance and imagine its life yesterday, a hundred, two hundred, a thousand years ago.
Organizational Details
This is a panoramic tour without visiting the sights inside.
