Giuseppe Verdi is another great Milan’s son. He too wasn’t born in Milan but he has left indelible imprints not only in the city where he worked but also all over the world. It’s Verdi that Milan city has to thank that Milan Scala (Teatro della Scala) has become the most important theater in the …
Alessandro Manzoni is one of the most important writers of Italian literature, born in Milan in 1785. His father, Pietro Manzoni, was a rich land owner from Lecco, and his mother, Giulia Beccaria, was daughter of the famous jurist Cesare Beccaria. His passion for poetry began since his childhood days in Milan. His interest covers …
Leonardo Da Vinci couldn’t be considered as a doc Milanese. It is for this reason that when one thinks of Leonardo, his name is often associated with the city of Florence. During his relatively short life, he lived only 67 years, but he spent more time in Milan than in any other place. In fact …