Milan - A fashionista and socialites dream city with its vast array of designer shops, cocktail bars and restaurants, but in my opinion (and for those not visiting just to burn the cash..) this city is home to some of the most impressive architecture Europe has to offer.

The centre of Milan itself boasts the 5th largest Cathedral in the World - Duomo di Milano. Just from looking at the exterior of this Cathedral, with it's 135 spires and equal number of gargoyles, you can understand why it took over 500 years to complete! Surrounded by the equally as photographic Galleria Vittorio shopping centre, it would be difficult for even the most hard core "socialite" not to embrace their inner "tourist" However, for those seeking a more neo-classic work of art, the San Carlos Al Corso Church offers just as impressive shots.

So whether your there after taking a second mortgage on your house, or to surround yourself in the beauty of its culture..it would be difficult for anyone not to have a place in their heart for this city.