If you want to take your sweetheart somewhere that looks a little like the top of the world or at least the top of Milan , then this is certainly one of the most picturesque and characteristic spots. From its altitude of 70 meters, the Duomo offers an unmatched view , framed by the majesty of its spires.
The Terraces cover 8, square meters, completely visible as you stroll through broad spaces and corridors. You can get there by stairs or by elevator, with the last entry around sunset. In the exact center of the city you can catch a glimpse of the Middle Ages in a spot worthy of Romeo and Juliet, certainly one of the most romantic spots in the city. This piazza, with its rectangular layout, originated toward the middle of the 12th century.
At that time the various arts and crafts guilds were born and grew, and the adjacent streets still bear their names: Armorari armourers , Spadari swordsmiths , Cappellari hatmakers , Orefici goldsmiths , Speronari spur makers , Fustagnari moleskin artisans. A beautiful pit occupies the center of the square. It seems this was how the merchants exchanged information. A tight alleyway and a few shivers down your spine: the perfect recipe for stealing a furtive kiss from your sweetheart!
What could be better than a stroll along the Navigli, one of the most distinctive places in the city? This alley has become a national monument and here you still find antique washtubs covered by a wooden structure.
Once upon a time it was the grocery store that supplied the washermen with hot water and soap. Like I said, in the s men took care of the laundry service, and they even organized a proper association or guild β the brotherhood of washermen dates back to Anthony of Padua is their patron saint and an alter of the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie of Naviglio, meters further down the way, is dedicated to him. Among other things, St. Anthony is also the saint you turn to in order to find a good husband, which lends an extra touch of romanticism.
