An independent traveler exploring the city may have a different view. In addition to fashion and shopping, Milan also has a rich cultural and historic scene. The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie is home to Leonardo's Last Supper, the Brera Museum displays Bellini's Madonna and Child. The Museum of Science and Technology devotes an entire wing to Leonardo's inventions and designs. La Scala, one of Europe's most prestigious opera houses, is the pride of Milan.
Cultural festivals are a frequent occurrence.
Trendy shops, galleries and restaurants only add to the atmosphere. Milan is a city alive with commerce, culture, and style. Milan is almost always pleasant, but tends to be swarming with mosquitoes in August. To avoid the tourist crush and the blazing heat of summer, try late September or early April. Most of the old architecture was destroyed by war, but Milan is constantly looking to the future, not the past.