After you check in your belongings, you will get a receipt. Be sure to keep it safe. You will need it when you come to pick up your luggage. Also, a friendly reminder: the toilets at the train station are charged, I think 1 Euro. Also, there are no free toilets near the Milan Cathedral. It is recommended to use it on the train first. The following photos were taken with a mobile phone, so the effect is not good. You can click on the enlarged picture to see it.
Signs for storing luggage Luggage storage time and price: Time: 6:00-23:00 Price: 6 Euros for the first 5 hours; 0.9 Euros per hour for 6-12 hours; 0.4 Euros per hour for more than 12 hours. Floor map, the luggage storage location is at sign 10. After storing their luggage, Yunluo and An Chuyu took the Yellow Line M3 of the subway to Milan Cathedral (Duomo Station).
The subway is very convenient, right at the central train station, and you can see the cathedral when you get out of the Duomo station. Here is a free wifi service point in Duomo station. This is free wifi for tourists. The speed is normal and fast in the first hour, but it drops after one hour. The hotspots are distributed near the church and intersections.
Sitting in the church square feels OK, and I can browse Weibo without any problem, but there is basically no signal when I walk away. Sometimes I can search for signals at intersections or bus stops, which is similar to China. Hotspots are usually set up at intersections or stations. I found this place. The one with a red tie in the picture is a staff member. You said to apply for free wifi.
He will give you a number (but you don't have to wait for long), you will need your passport when you apply, write down your mobile number to the staff, note that if you are from China, you need to add 86, after that you will receive an activation message, then search for hotspots, connect and you can surf the Internet normally. The most famous attraction in Milan is probably the Duomo Cathedral.
After checking in at the subway station for wifi, you can see it when you exit the station. Located in the center of Milan, it is a landmark building in Milan. The second largest cathedral in the world, the largest Gothic cathedral, and the largest marble building in Europe, it was built in 1387 and took 500 years to complete. The church has 135 spires of different sizes, each with a statue.
Milan Cathedral is also the Gothic cathedral with the most statues in the world. There are more than 6,000 marble statues in the whole cathedral. 3,159 of them are located outside the building, of which 2,245 are carved on the outside. The statue of the Virgin Mary at the top is 4.2 meters high and made of gold. In 1805, Napoleon was crowned as the King of Italy here.
There are many pigeons in the square in front of the church. I saw a group of pigeons flying in Angkor Wat on the Internet before. It was very spectacular. So Yunluo and An Chuyu chased them whenever they saw a group of pigeons, hoping to capture the effect of flying. Unfortunately, like the pigeons in St. Mark's Square in Venice, they were fed too fat.
They couldn't fly at all, and they didn't bother to care about Yunluo and An Chuyu, unless they had food in their hands. They were just a bunch of foodies. I guess foreigners don't eat pigeons. They would definitely sell for a good price in China. There were many vendors selling pigeons and small ropes in the square, most of them were black, very annoying. They kept coming up, and some of them tried to force sales.
I saw some people tying ropes (a kind of colorful rope, tied into a bracelet) directly on tourists' hands and then asking for money. They also said that pigeon food was free and stuffed it directly into your hands. Remember to avoid them and don't let them get close to you at the beginning. Fortunately, many guides mentioned this scene.
To the north of the Cathedral Square is the Galleria Emmanuel II, now a luxury shopping street. If you go to Paris, I suggest you go to Galeries Lafayette. First, you have to get your tax refund when you leave the country last. Second, Galeries Lafayette is more affordable (at least the bag Yunluo and An Chuyu bought on behalf of others is like this). Third, Galeries Lafayette has more things, and basically every big brand counter has a Chinese shopping guide.
The church is under repair. This is the biggest disadvantage of traveling in the off-season, and many places are like this. Yunluo and An Chuyu did not choose to climb to the top because An Chuyu was not interested. Yunluo and An Chuyu went to the Sforza Castle to kill time and relax. Galleria Emmanuel II The dome in the middle of the arcade Milan Street Photography Here I will introduce Luini.
Many guides mentioned that Luini is a restaurant that specializes in selling southern Italian panzerotti (a bit like fried buns, filled with tomato cheese or ham cheese). The crust is soft and chewy, and the combination with tomato cheese is very delicious. It is located in a small alley on the left side facing the Duomo Cathedral.
(Go in at the second intersection, there is an AC Milan store next to it, you can walk through it on Google Street View). Address: (piazzaduomo), 20121milano. From the intersection, on one side is Luini, which is very popular and has a long queue, and on the other side you can see the cathedral, which looks a bit like a fried bun.
Very soft and chewy, business is very good, freshly made and still hot, two lines were formed, both sides saw the same variety, as usual, let the store recommend the most popular variety. Not bad, I bought two kinds, plus the leftover fruit from Venice, this is Yunluo and An Chuyu's lunch.
In addition, the shops nearby seemed good, including chocolate shops and sushi shops. Unfortunately, Yunluo and Anchuyu had small stomachs. I looked at the bags I was going to buy for someone else in the Galleria Emmanuel II. It was already past one after lunch. I strolled to the Sforza Castle. I checked the map and found that the straight-line distance was not far. I could just walk along Dante Street.
There are all kinds of shops on both sides of the street, which looks very prosperous. There are also some street artists. I saw a Chinese carving radishes, which is quite popular. After walking and resting for about half an hour, we arrived. (Sforza Castle is one of the most important buildings in Milan and a witness to the vicissitudes of Milan's history. It was built as a castle by Count Sforza in the 14th century.
It then became the residence of the Sforza family. The entire castle is square in plan, with a large park and high walls around it. The castle is now a museum owned by the Milan Municipal Government, which includes the Museum of Applied Arts and Music, the Archaeological Museum, and the Museum of Ancient Art. Its back door is the Archaic Gate of Peace, named after the ruler Francesco who renovated it.
There was a lawn under the castle walls. Some people lay down to bask in the sun. It turned out that there was a lawn inside. Yunluo and An Chuyu continued to walk inside. They were very tired and wanted to lie down and rest their feet. But they had to go to the bathroom first. Unexpectedly, the toilets here were free, and the castle was also open to the public for free, but some museums inside sold tickets.
Dante Street is lined with shops. I passed by a men's suit store. It was so stylish. Compared with the suits and work clothes I wore to work, I was so embarrassed. Many foreigners wore suits, and many wore windbreakers and scarves. They looked so handsome. At the gate of the castle, there was a handsome guy performing to enter the castle, and a Fiat 500cc was showing a small pool inside.
There are many turtles on the shore. If you look closely, you can find them. It is even more obvious on the scene. In the distance, you can see green grass everywhere, not far from the entrance. Many people are lying or sitting, very comfortable. Yunluo thinks that the tour group will definitely not bring them here. An old man is leisurely feeding pigeons by the pool. A thick and historic tree can see a grassland.
I lay down without resistance, enjoying the sunbath, and rested for more than an hour to replenish my energy and enjoy my last afternoon in Italy. I will leave for Paris tonight. There is the famous Santa Maria Monastery (Last Supper) to the southwest of the castle, but I heard that it needs to be booked in advance. Yunluo and An Chuyu did not go there.
Anyway, I still have time and I have rested enough. I plan to try Lahorafeliz Bar, which is also recommended by Qunar. It has local characteristics and is very popular among young people during the happy hour during dinner. There are many bars in Italy, where people gather and chat. They are not like bars. They are more like restaurants.
Happy hour refers to some discounts offered by businesses during a period of time. For example, in Lahorafeliz, Yunluo and An Chuyu paid 10 euros each to order a drink and could enjoy unlimited buffets. When Yunluo and An Chuyu came along the way, many shops on the street offered happy hours, many of which were set meals written on a small blackboard.
I finally found this bar after looking at the map. I walked in through a small alley and turned at the intersection. I think I arrived around 17:40. The happy hour on Qyer was from 18:00 to 22:00, but it actually started at 17:00. Maybe it was because I came early, it was just getting dark at 18:00, and there was only one other table of guests besides Yunluo and An Chuyu.
Yunluo and An Chuyu ordered two glasses of orange juice. They were disappointed to see that the buffet had few varieties and they were all cold dishes. Gradually, more customers came and the restaurant was completely full. Only Yunluo and An Chuyu were yellow-skinned and completely foreign. At 19:00, the hot dishes were served one after another, but Yunluo and An Chuyu could not eat any more.
The taste is just average, but it's affordable. Everyone was chatting and enjoying the atmosphere accompanied by the beautiful music. There were 6 guys at the table next to us, and one of them took out his phone and said he had just taken a sneak shot of a beautiful girl. The others immediately became active. There were two couples at another table, but they ended up paying by split payment. Seeing is believing.
Thinking that my luggage was still stored, I had to prepare to go back to the train station. Unexpectedly, the tables on the roadside outside the store were also full of people. It is indeed popular. From the castle, I went back to the church and then to Lahorafeliz.
At first Yunluo and An Chuyu were planning to take a low-cost airline, but they saw someone recommending a night train in the travel guide. After comparing, they realized that each person on the low-cost airline could only bring one suitcase, and there was a weight limit. The excess had to be paid extra. The night train had sleeper berths, which they had taken in China and felt was okay, so they booked the tickets.
In the end, the ticket price for two people was 70 euros, plus the luggage storage fee of 22.8 euros (it had been seven hours here, and the staff was slow when picking up the luggage, so any delay of more than 2 seconds in the last hour was counted as one hour, which was depressing). This is not much cheaper than low-cost airlines, but it saved one night's accommodation fee, so it was a good deal.
However, night trains also have their shortcomings, such as the second-class cabin is relatively narrow, and the sleeping space feels smaller than that in China. There were 6 people together, and we searched for a long time on the travel website but couldn't find the seat inside the train. The seats we booked were An Chuyu on the upper berth and Yun Luo on the lower berth. In China's long-distance sleeper trains, the upper berth space is relatively small, and you will touch the top when you sit up. The luggage is placed under the berth.
It is just the opposite. The upper auxiliary room is spacious, with luggage placed around it. The middle auxiliary bed can be folded up. If it is put down, the person in the lower auxiliary room cannot sit or stand, but can only lie down. In addition, the quilt, pillowcase and bed sheet are quite clean, all sealed in plastic bags, unlike in China where they are placed directly on the bed.
Reminder: Yunluo and Anchu's train was half an hour late, but arrived in Paris on time; the conductor will come to check the tickets and take the passports, and return them in France; please take care of your valuables. You will be in France when you wake up! Arrive at Lyon Train Station on time at 9:30. The train is late. It takes a long time to get on the train, so put your luggage away.
The bed is spacious enough to store luggage at both ends (3 suitcases on one side). The door can be closed, and the light can be turned on and off by yourself. The sheets and quilts are sealed in plastic. The daytime compartment is divided into rooms. I slept in France. Reply to ajun8532 ajun85 OP posted: 2014-09-13 16:50 3.22 First arrived in Paris.
The magnificent Louvre, the Louvre, Paris on March 22: The Louvre, Galeries Lafayette. These days in Italy, it was mostly sunny, and the temperature was quite high during the day, but still a little cool in the morning and evening. When we arrived in Paris, it was a bit cold, the temperature was only about ten degrees, and it was cloudy and drizzling, so the thick clothes I brought were finally not wasted.
There is no mistake in the poem, post, content, and read the book on 6, 9, and bar!
Yunluo and An Chuyu rented a small house for international students, about 20 square meters. The landlord is a cat-loving girl, who keeps the house very clean and has a Mac for use, which is just right for Yunluo and An Chuyu to check in online. The house is by the Seine River, close to Notre Dame de Paris, and has a good location. There are many delicious foods downstairs.
The only drawback is that it is on the 5th floor, which makes it inconvenient to carry luggage. The landlord's boyfriend came to pick me up. He said he had been studying abroad for two years. After taking Yunluo and An Chuyu to the cabin, he paid the rent. They went to school and I didn't see them for the next three days. Before leaving, I had classes, so I asked Yunluo and An Chuyu to hide the key in the pile of sundries at the door.
It was cloudy and rainy in the morning. It was sunny a few days ago, so I thought it was unlucky. But I didn't expect that when Yunluo and An Chuyu finished packing their luggage, it was sunny at noon. The sky was dotted with white clouds like cotton candy in the deep blue sky. The air quality was surprisingly good, which is rare in Xihu City. I finished lunch at Notre Dame Cathedral in the rain outside the car window.
Yunluo and Anchuyu were ready to walk to the Louvre. From the map, we can see three famous bridges on the Seine, namely: the New Bridge, the Lock Bridge, and the Alexander III Bridge. Strolling along the Seine, we can feel the atmosphere of the most romantic city in the legend. Compared with the ancient history of Italy, Paris is more modern and fashionable, and the roads are much wider.
From time to time, high-end cars such as Audi, Mercedes-Benz, and BMW pass by, but in Italy, which produces Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Maserati, it is rare to see good cars. The streets are full of BYD hatchbacks. The small street downstairs of the cottage, the road is wet after the rain. There are interesting shops by the Seine River, selling books, souvenirs and other small items. In the distance, Notre Dame de Paris is on the lock bridge.
In the distance is the Louvre and the panoramic view of the Seine River. After crossing the two bridges in front, you will arrive at the Louvre, and the gorgeous journey begins: How to get to the Louvre: Metro: M1/M7 line, Palais-Royal-Museum e du Louvre station; Bus: 21/24/27/39/48/68/69/72/81/95.
If you go during the peak tourist season, there will be a lot of people queuing. In addition to the main entrance of the glass pyramid, the Louvre also has the Lion Gate entrance by the Seine River, the Carrousel Gallery entrance in the underground passage on both sides of the Arc de Triomphe, and the entrance at 99 Rue de Rivoli next to the Louvre subway station (there is a red pergola at the entrance).
These entrances can reduce the waiting time to enter the Louvre. The Lion Gate entrance allows you to enter the Denon Wing directly without queuing. The Carrousel Gallery entrance and the 99 Rue de Rivoli entrance both require you to go to the rest area under the glass pyramid to buy tickets before entering. There are manual ticket machines and automatic ticket machines at the Lion Gate entrance and under the glass pyramid.
The ticket machines accept international credit cards without chips. You still need to queue up to buy tickets under the pyramid, but there are many ticket windows and ticket machines, so it won't take long. The quickest way is usually to enter from the Lion Gate Portes des Lions near the Tuileries Garden by the Seine River (this entrance is closed all day and at night on Friday).
From November to March of the following year, you can visit for free on the first Sunday of each month. It is recommended to download the official app of the Louvre to learn more about the treasures in the collection. The post office of the Louvre also has a special commemorative stamp. The entrance guide of the Louvre mentioned the Lion Gate entrance, but Yunluo and An Chuyu did not see the ticket seller after entering. They asked the staff, and he said to go to the entrance of the pyramid.
Is it possible to enter this entrance in the afternoon? The queue at the main entrance was quite fast. After entering the pyramid, go down the stairs and buy tickets at the self-service ticket machine without queuing. Then you can visit. Like the Vatican Museum, it is like a maze. There is a collection map on the ticket. Just look for it on it (attached).
I stayed there for about three hours. I have no artistic talent and just had a quick look. The three treasures of the Louvre: the Venus de Milo (I didn't take a photo because of maintenance, so I'll use a picture from the Internet) and the Mona Lisa, which is actually a very small painting. During the peak season, there are even more tourists. Other works: the magnificent palace and Napoleon's bed, which looks really small.
After visiting the Louvre, Yunluo and An Chuyu went to look for the Angelian dessert in the guide. Although it was near the Louvre and not far away according to the map, it still required a lot of strength to walk. It was originally one subway station away, but Yunluo and An Chuyu were not strong enough, so they walked and rested. It was about four o'clock in the afternoon and the sun was setting. (To be continued...)