The first time I went to Italy, I did a multi-city tour. I started in Milan, and took a day trip to Lake Como. Milan was definitely the most modern city I visited in Italy.
This is the Duomo di Milano Cathedral in the center of the city.
Next to the Duomo is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the worlds oldest shopping malls.
Look at that sunset and fresh mozzarella I enjoyed on my first day!
On my second day I went to Sforza Castle. Today it houses several museums and art collections, but it was built in the 15th century by the Duke of Milan, Francesco Sforza. During the 16th and 17th centuries, it was one of the largest citadels in Europe! 
This is Porta Sempione and it is the city gate of Milan.
On my third day, I took a quick train ride to Lake Como!
Lake Como is truly beautiful, no wonder George Clooney has a house here. I took a short boat ride to some of the other valleys in the region.
The food in Italy is so tasty! I had gelato as a snack and pizza for dinner.
My waiter posed with me in front of Como Cathedral. This church was the last Gothic Cathedral built in Italy.
What’s your favorite thing to do in Milan? Did you take a boat ride in Lake Como?