La Giralda and Sevilla Cathedral
15:34 12/01/2016
Mad ambition. In 1401, church authorities decided to build a cathedral on top of a dilapidated mosque. “Let’s build such a big and beautiful church that people will think we’re mad”, they...

Waiting for Luciano’s Knock
20:43 11/01/2016
As I like to do every couple of weeks, I’m sharing a post from Cameron Hewitt (co-author of many of my Europe guidebooks) today. If you like this...
https://www.europedowntownapartments.com/en/travel/feed-waiting-for-luciano-s-knock

Piazza Mercanti
16:33 08/01/2016
The administrative center of the city during the Middle Ages, the Piazza Mercanti offers visitors a glimpse of Medieval life in Milan. The square is smaller now – the 13th-century Broletto Nuovo...
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Navigli Lombardi
16:30 08/01/2016
Milan’s Navigli, or canals, date back as far as the 12th century when they were constructed to facilitate irrigation. In the 1300s, the canal system was expanded for the transportation of goods, a...
https://www.europedowntownapartments.com/en/navigli-lombardi

Sforzesco Castle
16:25 08/01/2016
The Sforzesco Castle exemplifies the fierce rivalries between families in Renaissance Italy. Built as fortress during the 14th century, the structure became a showcase of power and prestige. Among...
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Milan Planetarium
16:15 08/01/2016
The Milan Planetarium is the largest and most important planetarium in Italy. It is located in the Gardens of Porta Venezia, in the Porta Venezia district of Milan. It was established in...
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San Siro Stadium
16:07 08/01/2016
Defined the football “Scala” thanks to its beauty, it is the biggest Italian stadium and one of the most prestigious in the world. San Siro is the name of the Milan district in which it is...

The Monumental Cemetery of Milan
16:02 08/01/2016
The monumental cemetery of Milan is an open air museum and a very charming places not only because of its "spectral", but also because of its beautiful gardens, sculptures and obelisks. Noteworthy is...
https://www.europedowntownapartments.com/en/the-monumental-cemetery-of-milan

Columns of San Lorenzo
15:53 08/01/2016
As a prominent Roman ruins, the Columns of San Lorenzo deserve a stop on the list of the places to visit in Milan. The 16 Corinthian marble columns are impressive and beautiful and are almost 7...
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Velasca Tower
15:46 08/01/2016
It is a skyscraper built in 1950s both considered as a symbol and a shame… so, in order to make up your own mind you should visit the Torre Velasca of Milan! Built in "neo-Liberty" style (and...
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