You’ll love Milan for
- Art
- Food
- Shopping
| Lassa pur ch’el mond el disa ma a Milan se stà benon on bel piatt de busecca con dent i borlott e on òss buss cont intorna el risòtt e on litròtt de quel bon, cont on bel minestron fann content ogni milaneson. |
Just leave the world speaking But in Milan you are fine With a good plate of busecca with borlotti beans inside And an ossobuco with risotto around And with a liter of good wine and a nice minestrone, Everyone from Milan is happy |
Giovanni d’Anzi
Milan is the second most populous city in Italy, after Rome. Milan is considered a leading alpha global city, with strengths in the field of art, commerce, design, fashion, entertainment, healthcare, research and tourism. Milan business district hosts the Italy’s stock exchange (Borsa Italiana) and the headquarters of many national and international banks and companies. The city is the biggest industrial hub in Italy but is also one of the biggest centers of art, fashion and design.
The city, beyond the chrome, glass and steel contemporary skyscrapers, exudes an aura of history and culture. Duomo, the great Gothic cathedral in the city center oozes beauty and power. The fair complexes, the museums, the sparkling nightlife, the prestige of La Scala, the collections of Leonardo Da Vinci’s genius and the flavorful cuisine make Milan a must-see destination.
MILAN OVERVIEW
Keywords
- Heritage
- Design
- Architecture
Watch out for
- Traffic
City Area
- 181.76 km2 (70.18 sq mi)
Elevation
- 120 m (390 ft)
Population
- 1.4 million
HIGHLIGHTS IN MILAN