Milan, the bustling metropolis of northern Italy, is renowned worldwide as a fashion and design capital, boasting historic fashion houses and cutting-edge contemporary designers. The city's architectural treasures include the magnificent Gothic cathedral, Duomo di Milano, and the grandiose opera house, Teatro alla Scala. Milan is also a hub of cultural richness, with world-class art galleries like the Pinacoteca di Brera and Leonardo da Vinci's iconic mural, "The Last Supper," housed in the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie.