there's so much more to milan than city life & designer fashion, it's a place with rich artistic history & unforgettably unusual landmarks. i compiled this list of my favorite gothic spots in milan with many of my own photos đ¤
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this ossuary bone chapel is one of the most memorable places i've ever been to. some fascinating info from yesmilano.it - "It is presumed the exhumed bones are those of the deceased from the ex-Brolo leper hospital and the suppressed seventeenth-cent...
Santuario di San Bernardino alle Ossa
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the memorial sculptures in this huge monumental cemetary will leave you in absolute awe. i didn't even get to see nearly all of the artwork there as the cemetary was closing soon when i arrived, and i still took so many incredible photos. i was also ...
Monumental Cemetery of Milan
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for my fellow whimsigoth lovers đâ¨ī¸ this is a truly unique church that stands out from the rest. with its striped pillars & celestial ceilings, santa eufemia's ethereal atmosphere will captivate you đ¤
Basilica di Sant'Eufemia
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the most obvious choice on the list is milan's famous cathedral. the darkened towering interior with subtle illumination from the stained glass windows creates a haunting atmosphere that picks up beautifully in photos
Milan Cathedral: The Mother Church of the Diocese
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another must-see church in milan with an alluring atmosphere
Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio
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a 15th-century castle built on the ruins of a medieval fortress with multiple museums & galleries inside. the outside courtyards are completely free to explore & photograph. there is also a serene park & lake in the same area!
Sforzesco Castle
shopping
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sick goth / alternative store in milan, love how this place is decorated & their selection of brands like tripp nyc, banned apparel, demonia, cyberdog, etc!
Crabby
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secondhand vintage store in milan where i found cute corsets (see last pic!)
SURPLUS vintage
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really cool vintage shop where i found a romantic goth victorian-inspired asymmetrical skirt (see last pic!)