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# EXPO 2015 MILAN – Gems that dazzle

> A personal, subjective tour of standout pavilions at EXPO 2015 in Milan, highlighting emotional and sensory favorites from Ireland, Morocco, Great Britain, Belgium, and Japan.

## What to see
- **Great Britain Pavilion** — Features a mesh beehive structure surrounded by wildflower meadows; lights up at dusk for a striking evening display.
- **Ireland Pavilion** — A modest but emotionally powerful pavilion with sweeping imagery of Ireland's rugged, green landscape and mythology.
- **Morocco Pavilion** — A colorful and appealing presentation of Moroccan culture and treasures, with a busy on-site shop.
- **Japan Pavilion** — Notable for its impressive wooden exterior; includes an interactive xylophone walk that produces sound as visitors pass by.
- **Belgium Pavilion** — Featured live demonstrations by chocolatier Olivier Delvaux, with samples available to visitors.

## What to do
- **Explore Milan alongside EXPO** — The author recommends dedicating time to the city of Milan itself rather than spending entire days only on the EXPO grounds.

## Good to know
EXPO 2015 ran until end of October 2015. All-inclusive packages including travel, hotel, EXPO tickets, and public transit day passes were available from Railtour. A hotel near the fairgrounds is suggested for visitors focused solely on the EXPO.

## Photos

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    caption: "Thanks for this souvenir photo, mom!"
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    caption: "EXPO Pavilion – Japan"
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