Lately, I seem to have Milan on my mind. To me, the Grey Lady is a dynamic city that propels you into modern Italy, setting itself apart from the Grand Tour allure of Rome, Florence, Venice and Naples. Milan never quite gets the standing ovation that I feel she deserves for her architectural and cultural legacy, design innovation and Italian history. With that, here’s how I enjoy a few days in Milan’s historic center.

Take Me To The Teatro

Opera buffs know that there is nothing quite like Teatro alla Scala, one of the world’s most famous opera houses where Madame Butterfly and Turandot premiered, among others, and where legends such as Maria Callas, Enrico Caruso, Luciano Pavarotti, Rudolf Nureyev and Carla Fracci called home.