Milan: See
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IPOGEO DEI VOLUMNI
Take a peek around this ancient underground burial site that lies just to the south-east of the city. It belonged to the Etruscan Velimna family from around 200BC, and contains marble sculptures, funeral urns, and reliefs hewn from stone.
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LA TRIENNALE DI MILANO
This temple to art, fashion and design hosts numerous exhibitions alongside a permanent design collection. Catch the Frank Gehry retrospective (until 10 January), then pop next door to go up Gio Ponte's 108m watchtower for sweeping views over Milan.
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MUSEO DEL NOVECENTO
A stunning spiral ramp takes visitors to different levels of this elegant tower, home to Milan's newest art gallery. Browse works by modern masters including Picasso, Modigliani and De Chirico.
Address: PALAZZO DELL’ARENGARIO, PIAZZA DUOMO. | Tel: +39 02 8844 4061
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THE EYES OF CARAVAGGIO
Artists that would have influenced the young Caravaggio, the rebel 17th-century painter, are brought together in this exhibition of 50 works at the Museo Diocesano. See the likes of Venetian master Tintoretto alongside early pieces by the man himself. Until 3 July.
Address: 95 CORSO DI PORTA TICINESE. | Tel: +39 02 8942 0019
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VILLA NECCHI CAMPIGLIO
Once home to a wealthy industrial family, the rooms of this 1930s villa offer a window into the past. The art collection includes works by Canaletto and Tiepolo.