Milan, a major financial and business centre, is a dynamic and highly fashionable city located in the north west of Italy. Holidaying at villas in Milan has a completely different ambience to other Italian cities such as Rome or Venice in that it is a more modern city, although enough historic buildings are still there to remind you of Milan’s past. The city requires a lot of exploring to really appreciate it fully and so hiring a holiday villa in Milan or close by is the perfect base from which to start. Getting in and out of the city is easy as there are plenty of transport links to take you from your villa into Milan’s centre. Located inland, the city has a temperate climate where summers are hot and sunny. You will find that many people still hire villas in Milan even when the weather is inclement, as all of the shops and attractions are open and the city is a delight to visit during the weeks running up to Christmas.
One of the most popular sights visited by people that rent holiday villas in Milan is the Duomo, the city’s magnificent Gothic cathedral that was constructed between 1386 and 1577. It is the fourth largest cathedral in the world and is a spectacular structure that also houses the world’s largest collection of marble statues. The Duomo is located on the Piazza del Duomo, Milan’s lively main square, alongside the historical Royal Palace which now holds various exhibitions and is definitely worth a visit when you stay in a villa in Milan. Another popular place to visit is the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie which has been deemed a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is home to the famous mural of The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. When you rent a villa in Milan this is something not to be missed.
Holidaymakers staying in villas in Milan often like to escape the hustle and bustle of the city by exploring the numerous parks. The parks are especially beautiful during the spring when the trees are in blossom and once inside them it can be difficult to imagine that you are in a city at all. The largest of Milan’s parks is the Parco Forlani which has a charming pond and the Sempione Park is also particularly delightful with its small lake that you can stroll around. People who hire villas in Milan often come to the parks to have picnics or relax in the sunshine with friends and family.
Perhaps the thing that this stylish Italian city is most famous for and the reason why many people hire villas in Milan is because it is regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world. Well-known fashion designers have high-end boutiques around the city such as Gucci, Prada, Versace and Ralph Lauren. As you wander the streets, you will see that many people are exceptionally well dressed, especially as you walk down the Via Monte Napoleone where many of the shops are located. Those that live for fashion will be in their element along this street and often rent luxury villas in Milan for a holiday of ultimate glamour. Those that are purely visiting to experience the city’s rich cultural heritage may be interested to know that a lot of these chic boutiques also have discount outlets and seconds shops located around the city too.
