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A popular tourist
activity in Milan is walking on the rooftop of the Duomo
amongst its hundreds of spires. Milan's Duomo is the 3rd
largest church in Christendom. |
Election posters
like these were prevalent, demonstrating the range of political parties
and ideologies. |
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The
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, a domed neo-Renaissance style
public building build in 1864 is considered the world's first shopping
centre. It now houses high- end cafes and fashion shops. |
A surprisingly tranquil
park lies in the centre of town surrounded by roads full of
Fiats, motorcycles, trams and 3-wheeld trucks. |
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The Castello Sforzesco is a former military
fort built to defend Milan in the 1450's. Since 1893 it has been
home to various cultural institutions and collections including
the Museum of Musical Instruments. |
Castello Sforzesco also has a collection
of ancient Egyptian, Greek and Roman artifacts inclulding these
columns and arches. |
