• Milan Cathedral
  

  
  The Duomo di Milano is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world, and one of the prettiest. It took five centuries to complete (from 1386 to 1858). Dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente. Take a lift to the roof to fully appreciate the spires, the hundreds of statues, the Baroque/Neogothic facade and the Alps in the distance.
  
  

• La Scala opera house
  

  
  Teatro Alla Scala is the world's leading opera theater, with arguably the best acoustics. Home to the La Scala Theatre Chorus, Ballet and Orchestra. Many operas premiered here, from works of Puccini, Verdi, Rossini, Donizetti and Bellini to the more recent ones
  
  

• Milan Fashion Week
  

  
  Milan Fashion Week takes place in September and February (womenswear) and January and June (menswear). Catwalk shows are invite-only, but free outdoor shows take place in the Piazza Duomo, by the Arco de la Pace and in the courtyard of the Castello Forzesco. Pre-registration (or dressing up to the nines!) can give you access to many after-parties and events.
  
  

• Haute couture
  

  
  Shop for the latest fashions at the the Quadrilatero d'Oro (Rectangle of Gold) - the square featuring designer stores including Armani, Chanel, Missoni and Versace, or else seek out Gucci, Louis Vuitton and the flagship Prada store at the Galleria Vittorio Emannuele II - the 1867 shopping mall famous for its iron, glass and mosaic design. Too expensive? Check out the discount catwalk fashion outlets around the Galleria.
  
  

• Santa Maria delle Grazie
  

  
  Church and Dominican Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie featuring "The Last Supper" by Leonardo da Vinci, a UNESCO World Heritage site and Da Vinci's most influential work, depicting Christ at the moment when he reveals that one of his disciples will betray him. Reserve your ticket several months in advance.
  
  

• Pinacoteca di Brera
  

  
  World class museum similar in importance to the Louvre and El Prado. Contains one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings: Ambrogio Lorenzetti, Raffaello Santi, Andrea Mantegna, Piero della Francesca, Gentile da Fabriano, Vittore Carpaccio, Tintoretto and others. Highlights include "The Kiss" by Francesco Hayez and Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin."
  
  

• San Siro Stadium
  

  
  The Stadio Giuseppe Meazza (San Siro) is the home of AC Milan and FC Internazionale - two of the more powerful football clubs in the world. Attend a game with 80,000 other football fanatics or check out ceramic busts of AC Milan stars and other football paraphernalia at the on-site museum on non-match days.
  
  

• Sforzesco Castle
  

  
  Explore the labyrinth of Castello Sforzesco's 12 mini-museums, with highlights including the Michelangelo statue of the Pietà Rondanini, displays on Da Vinci's life, and early Renaissance works by Bellini and and Mantegna.
  
  

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