Milan (Italy)

The northern italian city of Milan is the economic capital of the country. Unfortunately it was raining cats and dogs while my first visit of the Lombardy.

The ten closest neighbours in the database:

Asti (Italy) (101 km), Fortress Museum Crestawald (131 km), Principality of Liechtenstein (187 km), Feldkirch (Austria) (199 km), Zurich (Switzerland) (217 km), St. Gallen (Switzerland) (223 km), Bregenz (Austria) (230 km), Lindau (Germany) (235 km), Mainau Island (Germany) (245 km), Wangen im Allgäu (Germany) (251 km)

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle is sometimes called the "living room" of Milan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle
Castello Sforzesco: The large citadel was built in 14th century to protect the prospering city of Milan
Castello Sforzesco: The large citadel was built in 14th century to protect the prospering city of Milan
Castello Sforzesco: The large citadel was built in 14th century to protect the prospering city of Milan
Tower above the main entrance to Castello Sforzesco
Castello Sforzesco: The large citadel was built in 14th century to protect the prospering city of Milan
Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle
Glas dome above Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle
Glas roof above Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle
Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle
Of course also Prada has a shop in Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle
Duomo di Milano
The Duomo di Milano (Milan Dome) is the most famous landmark of Milan. The interior is dominated by gothic decorations.
The Duomo di Milano (Milan Dome) is the most famous landmark of Milan. The gothic style meant few windows and a mostly gloomy interior.
The Duomo di Milano (Milan Dome) is the most famous landmark of Milan. The gothic style meant few windows and a mostly gloomy interior.
Lectern in the Duomo di Milano (Milan Dome)
Duomo di Milano
This picture of a side altar in the Milan Dome is blurred due to the long exposure time. The movement during exposure resulted in the impression that flames would come out of the gothic windows. Therefore I kept this picture and also published it here in the Milan picture gallery.
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Gospel with a gilt top in the treasury room of the Milan Dome. Unfortunately the picture is missing sharpness as the book was protected by a glass pane.
Sarcophagus under the Duomo di Milano (Milan Dome)
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Main altar of the Duomo di Milano (Milan Dome)
Candles in the Duomo di Milano
Candles in the Duomo di Milano
Candles in the Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Duomo di Milano
Piazza Duomo
Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle
Piazza Duomo
Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle
Teatro alla Scala
Entrance to the Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
Cimitereo Munumentale
 
Arch of Peace (Archo della Pace) in memory of the European Peace of 1815
Many people gathered around the Washington Monument during the 41st Smithsonian Kite Festival
  
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