Piazza del Duomo is at the heart of Milan’s historic center. It contains some of the city’s most important buildings and museums and is dominated by the iconic Duomo of Milan, which is covered in a separate post.
The Duomo of Milan (Duomo di Milano) is one of Italy’s most iconic buildings and the most important structure in Milan. It’s the centerpiece of Piazza del Duomo.
The historic center of Milan (Centro Storico) is not only the city’s oldest area, it’s also a hub of art, culture, and religion. It’s a compact, easily walkable area is full of pleasant piazzas and a mix of medieval, Renaissance, and modern architecture.
The Sugarcane Museum (Museo de la Caña de Azúcar) is located about an hour from the city of Cali and not too far from another attraction, Hacienda El Paraíso.
Hacienda El Paraíso is the setting for one of the most important novels in Latin American history, María. It’s now a Colombian National Monument and museum because of its significance to the novel.
Indiana Dunes State Park sits along the south shore of Lake Michigan just a few miles north of Chesterton, Indiana. It has incredible biodiversity for such a small park.
The Adler Planetarium was the first planetarium ever built in the United States. It’s located at Museum Campus in Chicago.
University Village is a neighborhood on the Near West Side of Chicago. Other than the university, it’s mostly residential with some retail and decent restaurants.
The Prairie District is a neighborhood on the Near South Side of Chicago. It was once home to some of the city’s greatest mansions, mostly built in the late 19th century. Although only a handful remain, the area has plenty to explore.