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Royal Palace of Milan

In the very heart of the city you will find a palace fit for a King. As a former royal palace with medieval origins it opens its doors to large halls, sweeping staircase and refined furnishings. This majestic building is in Italian called the Palazzo Reale di Milano and has a space of a whopping 7,000 square meters (75,347 sq. ft.) and functions nowadays as a museum, cultural center and remarkable exhibition venue.

Used mostly to showcase temporary art exhibitions, Palazzo Reale di Milano is also renowned as the home of the Civic Museum of Contemporary Art, which is in Italian called the Civico Museo d’Arte Contemporanea, or abbreviated CIMAC. The CIMAC features interesting works dating back to the twentieth century, including exhibits of Surrealist, as well as Futuristic art. In collaboration with prestigious museums and cultural institutions it also displays ancient and contemporary art works that includes several famous collections from all over the world.

Location: Piazza del Duomo, 12, 20122 Milan, Italy

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Milan

Perfect destination for: Fashion shopping! Enjoying sunny terraces and great food. Discovering Italian art museums, ancient monuments and churches.

Location: Milan lies in the north of Italy. Which is located in South Europe, right below Switzerland and Austria.

Nearby: Cities such as Venice and Verona can be found nearby Milan, within driving distance.

Large events: Milan Fashion Week and Milan Design Week!

Where to stay: We have made a list of the best hotels in Milan. For the business travel we also made a list of the best airport hotels.

Currency: The Euro.

Famous for: Being trendsetters with fashion brands, such Prada, Armani and Versace. Amazing cars, such as Ferrari, Lamborghini and Alfa Romeo. Italian food, from pizza and spaghetti to ice cream! Renaissance painters and sculptures. Roman-era monuments.