by 1 Cylivers
The graceful porticoes and ornate friezes of medieval Milan blend and fade in a symphony of color and texture up against the stark definition in steel and concrete of the modern rendition of that venerable city. This magical yet understated metropolitan center is fairly bursting with energy and vitality as well as carefully preserved mementos of centuries past. Yes, Milan is my favorite vacation city in Europe
Many question me as to why it is my first choice. Well the reasons are plenty.
Milan is a joy to visit. It doesn't draw the crowds of tourists that one finds in Rome, Florence and Venice. Visitors can leisurely explore streets that are lined with famous sites, from the beloved opera house, La Scala, and the spired Gothic splendor of the Duomo to the beaux-arts filigree of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. The museums and galleries of Milan hold many treasures, from Da Vinci's Last Supper to Michelangelo's Rondanini Pieta. Milan is a city that reveres its history, yet it is up to date and always ready for something new and exciting.
Located at the point where northern and southern Europe meet, Milan's name is derived from the Latin for "middle lands”. The original Celtic village became part of the Roman Empire around the first century BC. In AD 313 the emperor Constantine issued the Edict of Milan, making Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire. After the collapse of the Empire and centuries of barbarian rule, Milan once again became independent and prosperous as a city-state in the 13th and 14th centuries.
Milan is a center of culture and commerce. It is a city of charm and ageless beauty. It is a delight in all seasons. Oh I cannot believe this wonderful experience is about to get over… I will be awakened from my sweet dream. I reach Rome my final destination - 2500 years of history are woven into the fabric of modern Rome. You can feel it in the glory of the Sistine Chapel in the Vatican.
A fabulous cruise with the best destinations - a must for all u travel freaks out there. Take care.
Comments
- bparker, Aug 11, 2008 at 09:22 AM PDT said:
i disagree..i think the best city in italy is venice...it is so romantic!!
