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1. One of the major attractions is Milan's Gothic cathedral, "Il Duomo". To whom is the cathedral is dedicated?
2. Which of these masterpieces can you find at the church of Santa Maria delle Grazie in Milan?
3. If you leave the Duomo and walk for less than a mile, you will find a beautiful castle that's named after the family to which belonged. What's the name of the castle?
4. In the past, Milan was full of artificial water passages, like Amsterdam. Now these passages are almost totally covered, and only a few of them remain. What are they called?
5. Why is it so difficult for a stranger to travel around Milan?
6. Following one of the main routes from the center of Milan you find a square, famous because the corpses of Benito Mussolini and Claretta Petacci were publicly hanged there at the end of WWII.
7. One of the most emotional city events, twice a year, is the match between the two Milanese soccer teams, Internazionale FC and AC Milan. The stadium is the "Giuseppe Meazza", but what is the informal name given to it by the Milanese people?
8. Near the cathedral, you will find a very famous opera theater which premiered the most important Italian operas. What's the name of this theater?
9. The liberation of Milan put an end to the fascist regime and WWII in Italy. On which day did it occur (now celebrated as an Italian national holiday)?
10. Until some decades ago, the Duomo was the tallest building in Milan. It was surpassed in 1960 by a skyscraper. What was its name?
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