Michelle Schoenung

We call this a "shortcut" guide because that's exactly what it is: a very direct take on what's best in Milan and the Lakes…and what can be skipped. Our author Michelle Schoenung is a long-time resident of Milan and she provides a concise but enjoyably erudite introduction to the highlights of this great city: LaScala Opera House, the Last Supper by DaVinci, the world-famed Duomo Cathedral, its magnificent fashion industry on display in elegant...

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