In the heart of Milan’s financial district, you will uncover one of the city’s most controversial public art pieces, the L.O.V.E sculpture, standing for Libertà (freedom), Odio (hatred), Vendetta (revenge) and Eternità (eternity). Created by Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan, it was unveiled in 2010 and is believed to be a statement on the economic crisis and financial crash as well as a symbol of protest against the stock exchange. The impressive carving of the hand is made from Carrara marble and is four metres in height, with its middle finger raised in an act of defiance.

Right in the heart of our financial district, you'll find a square with a bit of a rebellious streak. Piazza degli Affari is home to the Italian Stock Exchange, but the real star of the show is Maurizio Cattelan's unmissable sculpture, L.O.V.E. – a giant marble hand giving the financial world the middle finger. It’s a fantastic spot for a truly memorable photo and perfectly captures Milan's blend of serious business and bold, contemporary art. The contrast of the provocative statue against the grand, Fascist-era Palazzo Mezzanotte is something you have to see for yourself.