pictures of Milan, Italy

since our schedule is getting us out early and back late -- poor planning on our part sometimes and some just because something not on our schedule looked interesting -- Here are some random pictures of Milan. I will try to get some better details out shortly -- the cry for more pictures has been heard!

site for 2015 expo

typical balcony in Milan

local police

area of moat around castle in middle of city

central train station -- do not be late trains are announced and leave in about 10 min window

Mosaic on church

by standing in one corner and talking to the wall you can communicate with another in the opp corner
this room was used by merchants to conduct business so others could not hear them

left of Galleria

center of Galleria

right of Galleria

looking into the center of Galleria

front of castle

the rooms inside castle

drawing of originall old castle it was over 1 mile wide 

courtyard in castle

court yard in castle displays colorful art pieces.  Swallows are supposed to hang out in this area during part of the year.

metro at rush hour

music serenade on metro

metro station

street trolly

mixing new techniques with old construction

original Prada store  in Milan-- still in business

la Scala from plaza area

one of several public wifi areas that are in Milan.
good access, no cost, good service  USA is behind in this area

because Milan is fashion this art showing a needle and thread is in heart of city

sewing machine advert doubles as art in public

The knot at the end of the thread nis across the plaza

weird street musician

public vending machines

there were a few of these phone booths, without phones?

several streets in Milan are designated as pedestrian only
a great idea given the drivers in this town.

The moat now holds the stone cannon balls that would have been used for defence