CHRISTMAS LIGHTS 1

From downtown,a typical view before christmas,the GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II with the CHRISTMAS LIGHTS.
 

PORTA NUOVA

The last area renewed in the city.PORTA NUOVA.A night capture from the square named to the finnish designer and architect ALVAR AALTO (1898-1976).
 

LIGHTS FESTIVAL

A capture from the CITY LIGHTS FESTIVAL  just on the SFORZA CASTLE wall.
 

ACADEMY OF BRERA

A view from inside the ACADEMY OF FINE ARTS OF BRERA,est.1776.
 

THE DUCAL COURT

Just inside the SFORZA CASTLE (1360-1499),you can visit the ducal court.
 

BICOCCA

Once an heavy industries production plants.This area called BICOCCA was converted in the new research and university area.The new university UNIMIB was estabilished in 1988.
 

GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II

The GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II (1865-1878).Built to connect Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala without using the umbrella for the shopping.It was named in honor of the first king of the Kingdom of Italy VITTORIO EMANUELE II (1820-1878).
 

TORRE SOLARIA

TORRE SOLARIA (2010-2014).Highest residential units in Italy.Located in the area called PORTA NUOVA.It was bought in 2015 by QIA,QATAR INVESTMENT AUTHORITY.
 

THE FINGER

Just in front of STOCK EXCHANGE building you can admire this opera called "The Finger" by italian worldwide known artist Maurizio Cattelan.
 

THE SFORZA CASTLE

Built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza,Duke of Milan.On the remnants of a 14th century fortification.The CASTELLO SFORZESCO (1360-1499) is one of the city landmark,must see when you're in the city.
 

SAN MAURIZIO AL MONASTERO MAGGIORE

SAN MAURIZIO AL MONASTERO MAGGIORE (1503-1518).
 

TORRE GALFA

Sunset and ful moon from the TORRE GALFA (1956-1959).
 

GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II

View from the GALLERIA VITTORIO EMANUELE II.
 

PORTA NUOVA

Arcades from one of the last block renewed in the city called PORTA NUOVA.
 

IBM STUDIOS

Sparkling lights from the IBM STUDIOS PAVILION.