Expo 2015 is right around the corner, and in many districts of Milan, prominent architects want to show waht they’re made of . Before long, many areas surrounding the center of Milan will be hard to recognize.

Despite all the changes, one thing will stay the same: the quality of life in Italy’s second-largest city. Residents of Milan love their aperitivo – a way to kick off the evening with a drink in one hand and an appetizer in the other.

Naturally, every detail of their clothing has to be right since they want to live up to Milan’s reputation as Italy’s fashion capital. The same sense of personal style is evident in the daytime, as a brief stop by Cathedral Square with demonstrate. Take a moment to relax there to get a feel for the city before heading off to explore exiting sights and trendy stores.