Milan and Lake Como
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Rick Steves' Europe Travel Guide Β© 2006 | No trip to Italy is complete without Milan and Lake Como. In Milan we'll take a peek at Italy's highest fashion, fanciest delis, grandest cemetery, and greatest opera house...not to mention Leonardo's Last Supper. Then we'll cruise along Lake Como, settling down in the lakeside village of Varenna...classic honeymoon country, where Italy meets the Alps. #ricksteveseurope #milan #lakecomo
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00:00 Introduction
He's the reason I started traveling to Europe years ago and it's one of the best decisions ever!
01:33 Milan
04:08 Cathedral
Funny, we stayed in Hotel Milano in Varenna too. Nice spot!
06:53 Main square
08:17 Sforza Castle
Che Bello!
09:03 Monumental Cemetery
09:59 Shopping zones
Steve does a good job but it would be nice if he wouldnβt try interpret 20th century geopolitical history it illuminates his lack of understanding.
12:18 Leonardo da Vinci
16:08 Transportation
Traveling is not on my list these days, so thanks Rick for the great video.
16:41 La Scala Opera House
18:02 Risorgimento Museum
As looks from video, the historical part of Milan it's impressive.
20:04 Lakes District
20:35 Lake Como
This guy is dressed like Retep
21:17 Bellagio
LOVELY!
22:00 Varenna
Love this! Thanks Rick Steves for getting me ready for the Milano Cortina Winter Olympics!!!
More User Perspectives
WOW ITALINO MILAN SOUNDS FUN AND Great
@KamilP-x3cCan anyone please help me.. Which season will b best to visit Lake Como and see Violet flowers (bit less crowd of possible)
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@AddistodayThe Duomo di Milano is truly an incredible place. I went all the way to the top and I was in absolute awe of the architecture. I have traveled a lot and I can say that remarkable work of art. If you go to Milan, you MUST visit this duomo and go all the way up to the top. You will never forget it.
@cabsepGratsi Ricardo Steves!
@CalebBrown-o1cA people of genius because" cristiano"..
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@user-fv8my1hu8rWhy did Milan rise as a banking centre, but not Florence?
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@poonguyen9927We just visited Milan (and are in Como). Can vouch that the trams are still super noisy! But what a fantastic city. Duomo, La Scala, all of it!
@daniellealdous69758:00 βThey canβt resist stepping on his little testiclesβ - Rick Steves
@MinnesotaSvenskMy wife and I lived in Northern Italy for 3.5 yrs. We saw a lot, but there's so much to see it's mind-blowing. Thankful for the time we we spent there.
@frankmisaege3520Rick Steve vedeos calm and peaceful lovely
@souadboughamsa4498Brilliant and Beautiful!!!
@NigelDeForrest-Pearce-cv6ekWatching from philippines.
@tesstambalque5269I've been to Lake Como twice and loved it. The first time, I stayed at the reasonably priced Hotel Victoria. The rooms were Soviet-styled, but the common areas and meals were magnificent. The second time, I stayed at the ultra-luxurious and expensive Villa D'este. I can't say which was better. They were both delightful.
@AndrewBradley-c6eI cant imagine how amazing it must be to honeymoon here with the person you are in love with. Goals!
@daltonjitner7093Wanna travel around Russia
@ΠΠ»ΡΠ½Π°ΠΠ°ΠΌΡΠ°ΡΡΠΊΠ°ΡAmazing views! β€β€π
@beemochaItaly is a beautiful country. I was in Milan on Feb 19, 2025 and stayed for one week. Visited the Duomo and had a tour in the Cathedral, so beautiful ! Will be back to Italy and Milan again. Thanks for your video!
@ngahuynh935220yrs ago. I wonder how different.
@cinderclawzanyone in 2025?
Love Rick Steve videos!
Calm and peaceful.
beautiful old buildings, lake como, varenna colorful buildings
@lingdatang669I have the Italian flags as a curtain in one of my windows because I'm one-quarter Italian. Two other curtains: Hawaii and American.
@johnaranitaI visited Milano and Como back in 2016 for a school exchange program, some of the most beautiful places Iβve ever seen. Italy is seriously one of a kind.
@VeilOfMizeryI used to watch Rickβs travel guides on PBS when he made them. Now I live in Europe and use them to actually guide my touring! Thanks Rick!
@nixl351816:45 Iβm So Thankful For The La Scala Opera House Sneak Peek It Fills Me With Happiness To Know Glimpses Of The Next Performances Are Quite Included π
@coininmilThank you for the lovely insight Mr. Rick Steves sir. I always look forward to your commentary!
@Jairus-t4eBest video Iβve seen so far in regards to these places β€
@brunaguerra1256Rick you have done so much damage to Varenna which is now overrun with rampant tourism that is destroying the magic of the town and making is unbearable for its local.s. You have a responsibility to the Italian people to spare the the worst of tourism. Time to think a little more carefully about what you put out there. If I see one more American in Varenna with a Rick Steves guide book I will scream.
@clareinnes2048Year 2024 how I dream to visit here. Thank you Rick!
@taelyn2301MTV generation can still appreciate
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