Not only is this sleek, modern apartment merely one minute on foot from the Piazza del Duomo, but its seventh-floor position commands some mighty views. The large windows give way to views of the cathedral, as well as the modernist masterpiece, La Torre Velasca - and the rest of Milano's magnificent skyline to boot. It’s a vista best seen with the Juliet balcony doors wide open (glass of something chilled optional), as dusk begins to settle over the city. Elsewhere in this bright and airy home, quality and Milanese style permeate the interiors, from the designer Zanotta sofa to the high-tech kitchen that’s been positioned just so to take in those views of the bustling Cinque Vie district below. And when its charming, narrow streets finally call, you’ll find some of the city’s best boutiques, antique shops, and galleries just moments away, and historic sights less than a ten-minute stroll away. Now, how’s that for a location?

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