Compared to other iconic Italian cities such as Rome, Venice, and Florence, this country's business/fashion capital perhaps doesn't inspire quite the same attention and even ardor. But Milan, also capital of Lombardy, is still an important - and incredibly enjoyable - Italian bucket-lister for many reasons, from its enormous wedding-cake cathedral to its shopping, jawdropping art, incredible cuisine, and picturesque corners such as the Navigli canal district. There's a major airport right here, and Milan also makes a perfect pairing with... keep reading