* What to see in Milan if you are here for the first time and in a hurry? In 3 hours I will show you the most important sights of the city. The Madonna, the Cathedral, the Victor Emmanuel II Gallery, the La Scala Theater, the Sforza Castle ... in other words, an excursion to the heart of Milan! Our route will start from the most symbolic place in Milan, immortalized countless times in films and books: Milan Cathedral— the largest Gothic church in Italy. I will tell you about the history and legends that are hidden behind its spires, mosaic windows, and golden Madonna. A fascinating story that began at the dawn of 1386 and still fascinates millions of people from all over the world. After leaving the Cathedral, we will approach the Victor Emmanuel II Gallery. The covered gallery, built by Giuseppe Mengoni and connecting Piazza Duomo with Piazza della Scala, is considered the "living room" of the city — "salotto" — with its luxurious shops and historic cafes. I will tell you about the allegories depicted in the frescoes that adorn the gallery, and about the superstitious custom that all tourists perform around the Bull, the symbol of Turin. The atmosphere of the nineteenth century will continue to envelop you in Piazza della Scala. Here I will show you the most famous theater in the world, the La Scala Theater, the Temple of the opera in Milan, an elegant project by architect Giuseppe Piermarini. The square, with the Leonardo Da Vinci monument in the center, is surrounded by ancient palazzo palaces: Palazzo Marino and Palazzo Beltrami, impressive for their mannerist and eclectic architecture. These palaces hide many stories of their owners and the famous characters who lived there, and even one strange legend.… And we will conclude our tour with a tour of the Castello Sforzesco, the castle of the Dukes of Milan, where Leonardo worked while at the court of Ludovico Sforza.