Luxury Materials, Designer Fashion and Historical Sites in the City of Milan, Italy. Milan is not only a leading metropolis in Europe, it’s also rich in history, culture, architecture and art.
Milan Stores and Boutiques
Since the early 14th century, the Milanese have shown a unique talent for entrepreneurship. The city has always been known for its garment industry, which specializes in luxury goods. Although factories, fabric mills and deluxe leather accessories have always been the bread and butter of Milanese industry, in the past few years, design has been injected into the mix.
The plethora of fine luxury materials has made it easy to refresh and bring new life to many of the city’s old brands. Today the city is home to dozens of top designers who recognize that, in fashion, Milan is where things happen.
The city is home to such historical sites such as the Duomo, Castle Sforzesco and Pinocateca di Brera, as well as great museums such as Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Museo Bagatti Valsecchi, Musei dei Giardini and Museo Diocesano.
Milan is not only a leading metropolis in Europe, it is also rich in history, culture, architecture and art. Take a walk through the pedestrian friendly districts to uncover its real charm.
The churches, historic buildings, and squares force even the most serious of shoppers to stop for a minute, have an aperitif, and take it all in. Even on vacation, the modern day woman can still multi-task.
Browse through our selection of Arts and Culture attractions.
