Visited the Duomo, the fourth largest cathedral in the world. It is beautiful from the outside as well as within. We arrived early so were allowed into areas that were closed off later, there were minimal people in there so felt very calm. So far in all religious places, the mosques and cathedrals, we have visited there is an atmosphere of serenity and one cannot help but feel peaceful.
Then climbed the steps on the outside to the top of the Duomo, never been on the roof of a cathedral before. It was a wonderful experience, I found it better than the top of the leaning tower of Pisa. Not only was Milan on display but the cathedral in itself was worth viewing.
Across that is Galleria Vittoria Emmanuele II, one of the oldest malls ( celebrating it's 150th anniversary this year ). Mcdonalds has a good spot in there, along with high end brands. Spun around on the "balls of the bull" for good luck.
Then to the Golden Quadrangle, THE shopping area of Milan. It was fun to look at the clothes, shoes and jewelry but the price tags insured that we stuck to window shopping.
Lunched at Luini, it's Panzerottis are supposedly a must eat on a visit to Milan. Quite close to the Duomo, there were lines of people waiting but as it is a bakery where food is handed over, we got in pretty quick. The Panzerotti is somewhat like a savory stuffed doughnut , very unhealthy so obviously very tasty. Did not like the sweet version which is baked.
Next got a haircut , they did not speak English and us no Italian but we somehow understood each other and I am happy with the end result.
Visited the Naviglio District but we got there at an odd time as everything was shut, saw the canal and left.
Stopped by the Santa Maria delle Grazie, in the adjacent building is housed Leonardo's Last Supper. It was closed today though the reservations for May are already sold out. Would have been lovely to see it, hopefully next time.
Picnicked in a park overlooking the San Siro, grapes, olives, cheese and a bottle of bubbly. The sun was out and it was nice to sit and do nothing for sometime.
Had dinner at Piazza Duomo, it's nice to see things lit up, different look to it at night.
Now at the train station for our overnight train. Paris, here we come.
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