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Milan in a day

Milan is known as one of the fashion capitals of Europe.

Walking up to the top of the majestic gothic cathedral the Duomo was one of the highlights of my trip to MILAN.

The views from the top of the whole of Milan till the snow capped mountains leave one awe struck
There are more statues on this building than any other in the world, 3159 in total.
2245 of these are on the exterior together with 96 gargoyles and 135 spires. It is said that if the statues were placed on top of each other, they would reach a height of about 5,300 meters (3.3 miles).

Directly infront of the Duomo is the famous The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II which is one of the world's oldest shopping malls. It is housed within a four-story double arcade and named after Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy.

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