Florence is about three and a half hours away by car and Rome is only six – so ... walking is the best way to really see Milan. If you are at or near the Duomo, it's best to stick to walking.

While its modern, industrial looks may not seem appealing at first, Milan is host to many ancient ruins, historic structures, and robust works of art that can't be ignored. From the famous Duomo ...

In a workshop in the Milan suburbs, sculptor Giovanni Calderino ... the marble statue has adorned one of the Duomo’s 135 spires for two centuries. But decades of harsh weather, pollution and ...