milan
Country : Italy
Currency : Euro (EUR)
Language : Italian
Population
City: 1 299 633 (2008)
Metro: 3 695 148 (2008)
Time
Zone: Central European Time (CET)
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Milan
closeMilan is the capital of Lombardia, the richest and most populous region of Italy. The city, the second largest in the country, is best known as an economic and financial center but it also has its fair share of cultural and architectural attractions.
Some of the must see attractions in Milan include the majestic Cathedral, the monumental Castello Sforzesco and Leonardo da Vinci's painting of the Last Supper in the Santa Maria delle Grazie.
Random Milan Highlights
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, Milan
The Pinacoteca Ambrosiana is an art gallery founded in the early 17th century. The gallery is housed in the Palazzo dell'Ambrosiana, which is also home to the famous Ambrosian library.
San Lorenzo Maggiore, Milan
San Lorenzo Maggiore - also known as San Lorenzo alle Colonne - is one of the oldest churches in Italy. The chapel of Sant'Aguilino in the San Lorenzo church is decorated with early 5th century mosaics.
Torre Velasca, Milan
The Torre Velasca was built at the end of the 1950s as one of Milan's first skyscrapers. The tower's unusual shape recalls the medieval watchtowers that were once omnipresent in Lombardy.
Central Station, Milan
Milan's central station is a monumental structure built between 1912 and 1931 after a design by Italian architect Ulisse Stacchini. The architect took inspiration from the thermal complexes of the Roman Empire.

Random Milan Tours & Activities
Milan City Hop-on Hop-off Tour, Milan
Starting from $25.41 per person
Milan Segway Tour, Milan
Starting from $114.33 per person



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