ミラノの休日（パート２）
The area around Sforza Castle was packed with people! It had a solemn atmosphere that reminded me of old Japanese castles showing off both wealth and strength for sure.
スフォルツア城のあたりは人でいっぱい！なんだか日本の古城を感じさせるような厳かさがありました。お金も強さもあったんでしょうねぇ。
The Duomo. We climbed up to the terrace and enjoyed the view of this magnificent city. So amazed by the incredibly complicated & beautiful architectural skills. 500 years of techniques and knowledge – and the “passion” is everywhere. The intricate columns and towers, each with its own sculpture of the saint; it was worth going up there to admire all of them up close.
街の中心、ドゥオモ。こちらはテラスへも登ってみましたが、すごーーーーーい建築技術にびっくり！やはり500年という長い年月をかけてここまで完成しただけあります。入り組んだ柱や塔、それぞれのデザインが美しく、また聖人の像などをあしらった部分は、テラスから観察するのが1番。
We also visited the Duomo Museum, where you can learn even more detailed information about the cathedral & the duomo. There were tremendous amount of models of statues used for the building, and amazing tapestries on display, as well as stunningly beautiful stained glass.
お隣のドゥオモ博物館の中では、さらに詳しい内容を間近で見ることができます。聖人の像たちの模型や、タペストリーの展示。びっくりするほど美しいステンドグラス。どちらもドゥオモや教会でみたものをもっと学べる良いチャンスでした。
It was so hot, that meant, we deserved some gelato! The pistachio with raw walnuts was my choice. Yum yum. 暑いので、ジェラートもしっかり！ピスタチオ味、おいしかったなぁ。
At the Brera Art Gallery, art students are still studying in these old, dusty studios. I loved the feeling of “working art museum” where old and new creativities meet. Seeing those students made me think of our own child, who is currently studying at RISD. Even inside the museum, visitors are encouraged to stop and take a moment to be inspired and draw something freely – so I did.
ブレラ美術館では、今もアート·スチュウーデントたちがスタジオで勉強中。ちょっと我が家の下の子(RISD在学中)を思いました。美術館をおとづれた人たちも、好きなようにデッサンできるようにセットアップされています。私もいちまい。
In the courtyard, you get to meet this statue of Napoleon – naked. I think it was the first time for me to see him so “openly nude” to the public, and so beautifully & magically sculptured. I guess when you have lots of money and power, you can pay the artists to create your statue in any way you prefer.
こちらは、ブレラ美術館のコートヤードにあるナポレオンの像。「生まれたままの姿」なナポレオンさんってはじめてみたかも、、、？なかなか注目度高いです。お金と権力さえあれば、どんな姿にも作ってもらえるんです。
We did try some local Milanese dish, such as this Saffron Risotto. We also enjoyed “Kebab Pizza”, which you can see the signs frequently in Milan these days. Basically, it’s a beautiful combination of Italian pizza and shawarma meat, with lots of vegetables on top. It was surprisingly tasty!
ミラノ名物のサフラン·リゾット。そして、こちらも街中でよく見かけた「ケバブ·ピッツア」。要は、ピザの生地の上に、シャワルマのお肉やお野菜がのっているんですが、これがなかなか美味でした。
By the way, this is a TV program I got hooked on while in Milan. “Le Ricette Del Convento”, a show on the Food Network Italia, featuring variety of the recipes from Benedictine monks living in a convent in Sicily. After cooking, the chief monk (or, he seems like a leader-ish) shows up, singing hymns, while sampling the food and appreciating each other’s work. So peaceful, so charming, and so spiritual.
ちなみに、ミラノのホテルで気になったテレビ番組がこれ。Le Ricette del Convento, シシリーの修道院で生活している修道士さんたちのレシピを紹介するフードチャンネルのシリーズ。お料理をしたあとは、リーダー的修道士さんが聖歌をうたいながら試食する、、、かなりはまりました。
Milan is, as you know, the city of fashion. Since my husband and I are not interested in shopping, simply passing by the streets lined with high-end boutiques was just enough. I have noticed many rich, stylish people, like the movie “Devil Wears Prada”, though. I was already feeling rich enough to be able to spend a weekend away with my stylish husband who has good health and good heart – and, that’s all I need.
ファッションの街、ミラノ。ですが、ブランド物に興味のない私たちは、高級ブティックの通りは歩くだけで十分でした。確かにおしゃれさんが多いなぁ、と思いましたが。ちょっとした週末旅行、じゅうぶんに堪能したミラノでした！
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