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IS MILAN REALLY WORTH A VISIT? 6 REASONS WHY IT ISN'T. PROBABLY.

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Probably visiting Milan shouldn't be your top priority when coming to Italy on vacation. Don't stare at me as if I had sworn or talked indecently.  You might think I am outrageous, but as a matter of fact, there are grounds to my statement. Milan isn't ranking first amongst the Italian top city destinations, definitely lagging behind Venice, Florence, Rome and, of course, the Amalfi coast. Forget about lovely landscapes, breathtaking sceneries, cute corners and magnificent mother nature. Milan is best known for what I call the "something Week": Milan Fashion Week, Milan Design Week, Milan Book Week, etc. For most people it is a hit-and-run visit to the business-focussed capital of Italy. The truth is that most visitors squeeze a quick visit to Milan in between places: between a trip to the lakes in northern Italy and famous towns such as Verona or Venice, or even when visiting the Cinque Terre.  So the hovering q