Author(s): Time Out Guides Ltd

Travel

The pulsating industrial heart of Italy, Milan has never been one to brag about its artistic heritage. Yet visitors who come to shop at designer boutiques or to clinch a business deal at one of the many trade fairs and exhibitions find that Milan has much more to offer: from the breathtaking beauty of the spires of the Duomo, to some of the most important art collections in Italy. Not to mention a wealth of A-list restaurants and bars, a throbbing nightlife and a multiculturalism unseen in most of Italy. And when you've had enough of sightseeing, shopping and living in the fast lane, within a relatively short distance from this hive of activity is one of the world's most scenic lake regions - the ideal destination for a little R&R.