Milan is known as the shopping capital of Italy due to it being host to many of the most infamous design houses in the fashion world. Fashion is not all Milan has going for it. Spending time in Milan means that you can get lost in the streets taking in the great mix of historical architecture and the modern high-rise skyscrapers entwined with the local Italian life of fine dining.

The great thing about visiting Milan is that once you have done enough shopping and enjoyed the local sights, you can head to the many other locations that are close to Milan for a more slow-paced experience of Italy. Getting out of the City of Milan means you can enjoy the amazing landscape that makes Italy such a wonderful destination to visit. There are so many wonderful locations in Italy that are a must-see.