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Milan, Italy
Italy is a country of contrasts, beauty and romance. It's also a country where good taste in fashion and food is a pre-requisite to survival. Whether it's Gucci or Prada, gnocchi or papardelle, the It...
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Milan struts proud in the world of fashion and fills many a
pocket in the world of finance. It is the sophisticated second city
of Italy, home to the country's greatest designers, largest industries
and most powerful banks. Ah yes, it's all Gucci and glamour here.
But, despite being no rival for the artistic wonderlands of cities
like Florence or Siena, Milan has fared well in the cultural stakes
and today offers the visitor plenty of grand palazzos, sumptuous
concert halls and elegant cafés. With an efficient public transport
system whisking you to all these places by metro, tram and bus,
you'll still have time for some delicious Milanese food that typically
includes polenta and risotto - to say nothing of a great range of
bar snacks to be washed down by your early evening aperitivo.
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