If you are looking to find quintessential Italian pastries, Princi is the perfect bakery to enjoy a cappuccino and a fine treat. However, Princi has so much more than pastries–they also have surprisingly good Roman-style Pizza al taglio and sandwiches for lunch and, of course, there are many loaves of bread as well as extravagant desserts to take home for later.

Milan was the first city we visited on our Italian dream honeymoon and even though my intro to the city had me wondering if I had just walked into a glorified shopping mall, as we explored and enjoyed the following experiences, I was completely won over. I love Milan - a city that weaves together timeless architecture, masterpieces of art, exquisite cuisine, and an unmistakable Italian beauty. Over three unforgettable days, we ascended the Duomo’s rooftops, stood before da Vinci’s Last Supper, experienced opera in La Scala’s gilded splendor, and found serenity by Lake Como’s shores. Here are the nine places that we personally experienced and loved—along with five more we eagerly await for our return.