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Amazing Architecture in Milan + My Easy Sightseeing Look

Becky Constantinides

Designer & metalsmith; maker of jewelry inspired by architecture; supporter of women in the arts; passionate about ethical manufacturing and sustainability

The architecture in Milan hit my soft spot. The side by side juxtaposition of old and new buildings is one of my favorite things in the world.

Milan architecture inspiration // Old meets new

We overlooked the ornately decorated Milano Centrale train station from our room in the uber modern Excelsior Hotel Gallia. I loved the contrast and was more than a little obsessed with the view of this Pegasus out our window!

View of Pegasus on Milan's grand centrale station from the Excelsior Grand Hotel Gallia

Pegasus on Milan Grand Centrale Station // Architectural inspiration

The view from the rooftop bar at the Excelsior Gallia was also pretty spectacular.

Champagne apertivo at the Excelsior Gallia Luxury Hotel rooftop bar in Milan

View of Milan Centrale from the Excelsior Gallia Hotel rooftop bar at apertivo

Milan grande centrale station architecture from the rooftop bar at the Excelsior Gallia luxury hotel

Milano Centrale was called the "Cattedrale del Movimento" (Cathedral of Movement) by it's architect Ulisse Stacchini. The highly decorated 1924 built train station is rich with both interior and exterior adornment.

Statue in Milano Centrale train station // Italian architectural inspiration

I had to work the first few days we were in Milan because I was preparing for a show in Paris. But we did eventually hop on the train to do some sightseeing.

We started at Milan's breathtaking Duomo, an impressive example of Gothic architecture. Ground broke for the Cathedral's construction in 1386 but it wasn't considered fully complete until 1965.

Becky in Milan at the Duomo // All jewelry handmade by Annachich luxury designer jewelry

Becky in Milan at the Duomo in an easy sightseeing look // All jewelry handmade by Annachich luxury designer jewelry

Gothic architecture inspiration // Milan Duomo

We walked from the cathedral to the Navigli canal district. It was a Friday night and Milan is an energetic, exciting city. We passed many a street party along the way!

Becky in Milan // Click through for her easy sightseeing look!

The canals through Milan are particularly gorgeous. We had apertivo (Italian happy hour) on the water and enjoyed a phenomenal dinner while watching travelers and locals alike rejoice in the beauty of this vibrant city.

Milan Nivigli Canals at apertivo // Italian architecture inspiration