One of the must-see attractions, irrespective of your religion, is the Duomo, Milan`s most imposing structure. It`s the third largest church in the world and a true testament to Milanese persistence. This awe-inspiring Gothic cathedral consists of beautiful stone turrets, statues and flying buttresses.

The piazza surrounding the Duomo, possibly one of the busiest squares in Europe, is home to the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele II, the grandest shopping arcade in Italy! This Industrial Age-cum-Neo Classical galleria connects the Piazza del Duomo with the world-famous La Scala opera house.

Another place well worth a visit is the Castello Sforzesco, a sprawling brick fortress dating back to the 15th century. It now houses amazing collections of tapestries, archaeological artefacts and paintings by Bellini. There are also various sculptures, including Michelangelo`s final work, the Rondanini Pieta (the Unfinished Pieta). In 1664, at the age of 89, Michelangelo was struck down (probably by a stroke) while chipping away at this masterpiece. The Castello also houses a relatively unknown painted ceiling by Leonardo da Vinci. It would appear that Da Vinci accepted this commission while waiting to finish The Last Supper in the refectory of Santa Maria delle Grazie.