A stunning experience in Milan

Wonderful views open up on our morning journey. Yes, we leave Bergamo in the early morning and head for Milan. We're staying at the hotel and more like breakfast!

And for breakfast, we go straight to this famous pastry shop! It's already very famous, although it opened quite recently. It's a beautiful place, a wonderful pastry chef, delicate interiors, and an exquisite menu. What else do you need to be happy? Here it is, our dolce vita!

The first thing to do is to visit the famous Milan Cathedral, built in honor of the Nativity of the Virgin Mary and built over many centuries. It is located in the heart of Milan, all the streets diverge from it. The height of the spire is 106 meters. It is the architectural dominant of the city. And how beautiful it is! Made in the style of late Gothic, it is striking in its grandeur and loftiness. Marble lace, sculptures, columns... It is so airy! On the roof of the cathedral you can take the stairs or the elevator. From there you have a wonderful view. Enjoy the views and don't forget to take pictures and videos.

Just a 5-minute walk from Milan's Cathedral is the Royal Palace, where remarkable exhibitions are often held. This is a wonderful place for art lovers. There are beautiful paintings on the walls of the halls and interactive video programs, thanks to which you can trace the path of the creation of masterpieces. The light is very well displayed. The exhibitions are constantly changing. The museum is open daily until 19-30, and on Thursdays and Saturdays until 22-30. Visiting the palace is free, the exhibitions are paid.

To preserve the Italian atmosphere, we go for lunch to a restaurant in the center of the city. Lush portions, decent service, delicious pizza, good service.

After lunch we go to the Victor Emmanuel II Gallery, built in the second half of the 19th century. A unique architectural solution - the gallery has the shape of a cross with an 8-coal dome in the center. The gallery connects the square in front of the Milan Cathedral and the square in front of the La Scala Theater.
This is where we go for shopping. Many famous stores, cafes and restaurants are located in this tourist attraction. And without shopping, a stroll through the gallery is a pleasure in itself. Sometimes there are exhibitions and concerts.

And then there's the visit that will probably leave the most lasting impressions! This art museum is home to a real treasure: the fresco The Last Supper by Leonardo Da Vinci. This is something incredible! If you don't believe me, see it for yourself.
Although the visit lasts less than 15 minutes (longer visits are prohibited - it is harmful to the fresco), the impressions will last a lifetime. Tickets must be booked in advance. Photo and video shooting is prohibited.

To make the experience go away, let's stop by this cozy coffee shop. It's quiet, peaceful, tasty, and fragrant. You can sit at tables outside.

The Church of San Maurizio is also called the "Sistine Chapel in Milan" because of its splendor. The frescoes were executed by pupils of the school of Leonardo da Vinci, as well as Bernardino Luini and his sons. The space inside is divided into two halls: the front is for parishioners and the back is for nuns. Until 1798, the main convent of the Benedictines was located there. Paintings cover literally all the walls of the building, illustrating the lives of the saints and the history of the Passion of Christ. The church hosts organ concerts.

Next, we go for a walk down Dante Street. Here you can buy a lot of things, or you can sit, relax, and have lunch. The street is pedestrian, very close to the Sforza Castle. There are beautiful eighteenth- and nineteenth-century buildings on both sides of the street, there's plenty to admire.

A quiet sandwich bar with the atmosphere of old Milan. On the walls there are photos of celebrities who visited it. A huge selection of sandwiches with very tasty contents.

And now we will visit a building built at the behest of Ambrose of Mediolano himself. It is an early Christian basilica, where the relics of Ambrose himself and the early Christian martyrs rest. Construction began in the late 300s A.D., and the final reconstruction took place in the 19th century.
The facade is typical of the Romanesque style, with loggias in arched galleries. The outside of the basilica has been decorated over the centuries, but the inside has remained in its original form. Nowadays, on December 7, the Feast of Ambrose of Mediolano, there is a colorful fair where you can buy various souvenirs and goodies.

The day was full of impressions, it was time to rest.