Milan, the capital of Lombardy, has captured the interest of the world with its dynamism, creativity and innovation. The world exposition has only been held in Italy once before, back in 1906, and even then the city chosen was Milan. At that time, the theme was transport, which was celebrated by the inauguration of the Milan-Paris railway line. More than a century later, the universal exposition has returned to Italy, once again in the city of Milan. The city, which is the second-most populous in Italy today, is opening its doors to the world. In addition to visiting the expo site, travelers should take advantage of this opportunity to enjoy the historic city, which is a major world fashion and design center and home to beautiful architecture and art masterpieces.
The following are some of major tourist attractions.
The Duomo di Milano, or the Milan Cathedral, is a symbol of the city and one of Europe's largest Gothic cathedrals measuring 158 meters long, 93 meters wide and soaring to 108.5 meters at its highest spire. Its construction began in the 14th century and continued until the 19th century. In fact, the people of Milan still speak of tasks that "take as long as the construction of the Duomo." The impressive interior reveals the cathedral's vertical Gothic spirit. It contains numerous works of art such as the tomb of Gian Giacomo Medici by Leone Leoni (1563); a wooden choir; a Holy Nail reputedly from the crucifixion of Christ; a number of 15th and 16th century stained glass windows; and many more.