Milan (City Guides - Cadogan)

Discover Europe's best-dressed city: Milan, home of some of the world's most luxurious clothes shops and most exclusive fashion houses. The guide uncovers all the best places to window-shop and to pick up a designer label. It also explores the city's remarkable architectural heritage: from Galleria Vittorio Emanuele--the elegant glass-roofed arcade that encloses many of the finest boutiques, to the unmissable Piazza del Duomo--with its enormous 14th-century marble cathedral. Milan also finds time for art--with four world-renowned galleries and Leonardo's 'Last Supper'; and for music--La Scala is the centre of Italian opera. After covering the highlights in depth, the guide includes extensive listings of the hidden gems, the little galleries, theatres, and concert venues that make the city tick. Detailed reviews of the best places to stay and eat out, along with full-color photographs, plenty of maps, and valuable practical information make this an essential companion for a business trip, shopping expedition, or art-lover's pilgrimage.