Milan Travel Guide, Italy

Milan Information

Milan is the 2nd biggest city of Italy. It is situated in the plains of Lombardy with the Province of Milan as its capital. The municipal population of the city sums up to a staggering 1.3 million people while the metropolitan area houses 2.9 to 7.4 million people.

Milan is globally and historically known as the capital of design and fashion. The Lombard area is greatly known for its shops and fashion houses. It is a home to two of Milan's best shopping malls - the Galleria Vittorio and the shops lining along Montenapoleone.

Why Travel to Milan

Milan is every part of Italy. It embodies everything that favors the Italian culture. It is far from the old-fashioned warbling gondoliers or the Tuscan village. It is not only the home of chic and sophisticated fashion but is also a place to visit for those who adore haute and cuisine and coutre. It has top-of-the-class supreme opera centers, shopping malls, tasteful museums, sleek skyscrapers, roomy piazzas, and attractive galleries. A holiday in Milan will always guarantee tourists a stylish and comfortable experience.

Brief Overview

Milan is the commercial and financial center of Italy. The place attracts tourists from all over the globe through its many forms of entertainment. It has the most beautiful theaters like the Teatro della Scalla and it is the home to the world's largest churches like the Gothic Duomo.

The skyscrapers in the city are abundantly found around Mussolini's gigantic train station.  From this place, you can view the sleek Pirelli Tower which is another destination spot for tourists and locals alike. You can also find fashion and trade fairs along Fiera District. But despite the city's love for modernity, it is still a home to many historical spots. The buildings alone are enough to suffice the onlooker's traditional expectations of the city of Milan.

When to Visit Milan

Mid summer is the best time to visit the city. During this season, the stifling hot and humid weather allows visitors to see the most beautiful lakes in Milan. Another perfect time to visit the city is early summer or early autumn. The weather at both times is warm and sunny and is unlike the wet, chilly and foggy weather you experience during winter.

People Who Enjoy Milan

Milan is for people who are addicted to fashion, opera, and those who want to enjoy the finer things in life. Art lovers also draw visitors to the place because of the many galleries and scenic spots the city offers.

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  The history of Milan is as interesting and complicated as that of any importantcity. Milan began as an ancient Celtic settlement around 600BC and was added to the Roman Empire in 222BC. By the 4th century, Mediolanum, its Roman name, was the second largest city in Europe and capital of the...

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