milan city breaks
a great city break location for lovers of luxury
If you long to rub shoulders with beautiful people, the occasional superstar footballer, and soak up the riches of Roman culture, then a Milan city break from The Co-operative Travel will be heaven-sent!
A compact city, Milan’s delights are easily explored, and as you do so you’ll see clearly why the city has an unrivalled dual reputation as a major financial and commercial centre.
Encircled by three of Italy’s great Lakes – Como, Garda and Maggiore – Milan is a great city break location for lovers of luxury. It boasts an enviable list of five-star hotels, but you’ll be pleased to hear that accommodation runs across the whole spectrum of styles and budgets.
Among the major sights within easy reach of the city centre are the Milan Duomo, the world’s third largest cathedral, the Teatro Alla Scala opera house, an appearance at which has been the zenith of many an opera singer’s career, and the Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, the site of Leonardo da Vinci’s famous painting The Last Supper. Also on your ‘must visit’ list should be the Museu Archeologico, and the Leonardo da Vinci National Museum of Science and Technology.
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experience the vibrant nightlife in milan
The Fiera di Milano exhibition centre, close to the Porta Genova railway station stages a constant stream of fascinating trade shows which are often open to the public, and where the latest products are showcased.
Milan’s night-time activity is no less frenetic than during daylight hours, with elegant bars and cafes often thronged with people looking to indulge and enjoy themselves. Cuisine is truly international, but of course for many, the chance to sample authentic Italian dishes is too good an opportunity to miss.
The availability of Milan short breaks and Milan city breaks has been greatly increased with the arrival of the budget airlines, and this has brought with it the development of hotels aimed at the more cost-conscious visitor.
So sample the high life on a Milan short break from The Co-operative Travel – we’ll show you that you don’t need to earn David Beckham’s salary to sample the best of what this city has to offer!