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Love is in the Air - Valentine's Day in Milan The holiday we celebrate today with chocolates and flowers, as many holidays, has a documented history and is based on values of human pureness. Find out where to go and what to do this Valentine's Day.
In the fifth century A.D. the Church wanted to do away with the pagan holiday and "replace" the pagan god Lupercus with a saint. In 270 A.D. Valentine, bishop of Interamna, disagreed with Emperor Claudius'
new law forbidding marriage - Claudius believed that married men made poor soldiers.
Valentine was sent to prison for performing secret marriage ceremonies. It is
said that he continued to correspond with young couples of the parish, encouraging
them to marry and raise families. He signed his letters "From your Valentine".
During the Lupercus celebrations of 270 A.D., Valentine was clubbed, stoned, and then beheaded. The holiday we celebrate today with chocolates and flowers, as many holidays,
has a documented history and is based on values of human pureness.
Happy Valentine's Day to all lovers! ROMANCE IN THE CITY OF MILAN
Piazza San Fedele
Brera- via Fiori Chiari and via Fiori Scuri
One of Milan's most intimate and antique areas of the city. In the evenings artist show their works, fortune tellers predict your future and there are many wine bars and small restaurants to enjoy a romantic dinner or drink. Castello Sforzesco
With the castel lit up at night, an evening stroll hand-in-hand around the castel
garden and courtyard is memorable.
RESTAURANTS
Il Sole
Taverna Visconti
Pontaccio a Brera
Il Cestino
Cucina delle Langhe
Trattoria Giapponese
For an absolutely unforgettable exotic flower arrangement
FOR AN INTIMATE DINNER AT HOME
If your the romantic type and you prefer an intimate dinner at home- you can find recipes from some of the most prestigious Italian chefs at http://www.mangiarebene.com/cuochi/index.html (in Italian) ROMANTIC PLACES
Take a day trip to Castello Borromeo a Peschiera A few kilometers outside of Milan but well worth the visit. A true medieval castle with a moat, and lush green gardens surrounded by tranquil forestry. Piazza Castello, 1 20068 Peschiera Borromeo (MI) http://www.castelloborromeo.it info@castelloborromeo.it VISIT MILAN
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In the early Roman days, the 15th of February was the celebration of a young
man’s rite of passage to the Roman God Lupercus. A lottery was held where young
men would select names of young women to become his companion for a period of
one year.
