CULTURAL ATTRACTIONS IN MILAN
Milan is one of the most elegant and refined cities in the World. Famous for it's cultural heritage the Hotel Ambasciatori have tried to summarise some of the main cultural attractions in this elegant and stylish city. Should you require any further information regarding tickets for performances at La Scala Opera House or tickets to see Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper.
The Scala Opera House Milan - Tickets for La Scala Performances are strictly limited to 2 tickets per person
 La Scala Opera House is perhaps the second most famous symbol of Milan (the Duomo is clearly the most famous attraction). Performances at La Scala are always of the highest quality and the elegant and opulent surroundings ensure that a night at the opera in La Scala will be a night to remember. To book tickets for performances at La Scala please see the concierge at the Hotel Ambasciatori Milan An Elegant Hotel in Milan. NB La Scala opera house is only a 10 minute walk from the Hotel Ambasciatori. Simply walk past the Duomo and take a right into the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele - walk straight through and upon exiting the Galleria you will see the Scala Theatre directly in front of you.
Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie - Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper
 The Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie was built in 15th century by Guiniforte Solari. An elegant facade was later added by the architect Bramante. When the Last Supper was painted it was appropriately placed on the refectory wall of the Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie. It is one of the world's most viewed paintings and consequently we suggest that you purchase tickets prior to visiting the church in order to avoid the lengthy queues which often occur particularly during the Autumn and Spring months.
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Navigli or the Canals of Milan is one of the most atmospheric places in this modern metropolis. Largely unchanged from the turn of the century when railways and the motor transport replaced the barge a walk along the canals is now like a trip through time. The best time to visit the Navigli area is during the evening when revellers sit side by side with elegant businessmen enjoying the relaxing atmosphere created by the many bars and riverside cafes.
The Pinacoteca Brera or Academy of Fine Arts Milan) was founded in 1809 and is housed in Palazzo Brera. It contains some of Italy's finest art treasures from tehe 15th century onwards. The most famous paintings are Raphael's Marriage of the Virgin and Mantegna's The Dead Christ. The surroundings are elegant and refined as are many of the paintings including some of the finest works ever produced by artists such as Rembrandt, Van Dyck and El Greco. For Gallery opening times and advice on how to purchase tickets please see the concierge at the Hotel Ambasciatori.