Milan

Left top – Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II; Left down – Milan Cathedral (Duomo); Right top – Piazza del Duomo; Right down – La Scala;

The most important city of northern Italy is Milan,

the financial and economic “engine” of the country. It is a great industrial and commercial centre that has become one of the richest cities in Europe. It along with Paris, the fashion capital of Europe, beyond the glamorous fashion shows in Milan are also present the most luxurious houses of haute couture, the most concentrated in Via Montenapoleone. An extensive and functional underground network that accompanied the city center where is the highest concentrations architectural relics of the city. The Cathedral (Duomo) is one of the world’s largest Catholic churches, the Cathedral Square (or Piazza del Duomo) is large and very beautiful, in front of the famous Galleries Vittorio Emanuele II, where is also represented by the fashion clothes brands. The world’s most famous theatre is located in Milan’s, La Scala has an understated exterior but a highly refined interior, has received throughout its long history, the best Italian operas. The Sforzesco Castle in the centre of the city worth visiting such as St. Ambrose Basilica which is one of the oldest in Italy. The great work of Leonardo da Vinci is painted in the Church of Santa Maria della Grazie, is the Last Supper. Milan is home to one of the largest international fairs in the world into large modern served by excellent transport. Giuseppe Meazza is the name of the stadium where they play football teams, AC Milan and Internazionale. Milan is served by three airports, Malpensa, Linate and also Orio al Serio airport in nearby Bergamo. The beautiful Lake Como is accessible by train from Milan Central Station in 30 minutes. It is also easy get the cities of Venice and Florence by train from Milan. Hotels in Milan

What to visit in Milan: Milan Cathedral; La Scala; Galleries Vittorio Emanuele II; Sforzesco Castle; Santa Maria della Grazie Church; Piazza del Duomo; Pinacoteca di Brera; Pinacoteca Ambrosiana; Sant’ Ambrogio Basilica; Palazzo Litta; Palazzo della Ragione; Torre Velasca; Palazzo Marino; Palazzo Dugnani; Pirelli Tower; Stazione Centrale (Central Station); San Lorenzo Maggiore Church; Santa Maria presso San Satiro Church; Sant’Eustorgio Church; Royal Palace;

Restaurants in Milan

• Ristorante Enrico Bartolini
• Ristorante Yazawa Milano
• My Prime – Food Stories
• Sapori Solari
• Fioraio Bianchi Caffe
• Nerino Dieci Trattoria
• Osteria Il Kaimano

Transports in Milan

Milan Malpensa Airport (MXP) – It’s one of the most busiest airports of Europe with many continental and intercontinental connections.

Bus shuttle to/from Central Station costs 10€. There are 2 or 3 buses per hour and the journey takes about 45 minutes.

Trains are also available between Malpensa and Central Station of Milan.

Linate Airport (LIN) – There are many connections between European cities and Linate Airport.

Bus Starfly costs 5€ and the journey takes 30 minutes.

Orio al Serio Airport (BGY) – This airport is located in the neighbor city of Bergamo and receives mostly low cost flights. There are trains between Milan Central Station and Bergamo.

By Train – There are trains to/from many Italian cities to Milan Central Station. There are also connections from cities of Switzerland, Austria and Germany.

 Map of Milan

Where is Milan on Map of Italy

Milan Metro Map (Underground)