My first trip of the year 2024. Milan. I already have the plan how I am going to spend my time here.
The Milan Metro is the fastest and most efficient way to get around the city. It has five lines, but the most important for tourists are red and yellow. Usually I take a daily ticket and do not care much about timing. Moreover those tickets are valid across buses and trams, but I never used them in Milan.
The hotel is located near the main railway station. To my mind its quite easy to access to the city centre from here. And it is not extremely expensive as it happens in the very city centre.
While staying in Milan I am always attracted by The Duomo di Milano, a stunning Gothic cathedral, the largest in Italy. The facade of the church is adorned with elaborate statues, spires, and detailed carvings. And the cathedral's main doors are also masterpieces of bronze relief work, depicting biblical scenes and historical events. For example, the central door features intricate bas-reliefs illustrating the life of the Virgin Mary.
As evening falls, Milan’s streets light up with a warm and inviting glow. Elegant street lamps cast soft golden hues on the historic buildings, creating a mix of old-world charm and modern vibrancy. I love strolling down the streets at this time and watching how the sky is majestically darkening.
The experience of the day is a degustation menu with some Italian delicatessen. Well, it was good by two reasons - some fresh food and nice talks with other guests. I also have learnt that the most popular meat in Italy is pork, which is used for making prosciutto, pancetta, salami, porchetta, and sausages. Still, after finishing the meals I was hungry, so I took some food at KFC after.
The next day will also offer some unique experience in Milan. Lets sleep and see.
