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Milano is a large city in northern Italy, located in the West of Italy and the regional center of the country. Moreover, Milan is the financial and economic center of Italy. A few centuries ago, the German name for the city was Mailland.
The city covers almost 200 square kilometers and is home to about 1.3 million people. Milans population is about 2,000 kilometers with about 4 million people.
Milan has many of the worlds most famous fashion stores on the Via Montaigne Paulone, in the piazza Domo, where the oldest center in the world is located. Milan is rightly regarded as the worlds fashion capital.
Milan is also known for its culinary specialties, with the paneer pie being one of the most notable.
The citys holiday coincides with Memorial Day for Anthony of Medelline, the citys patron saint.
According to archaeologists, Milan was founded in 600 A.D. by the Celtics. In the period of the reign of Episcopalian Bishop Ambrose, he was a member of the Church of the Holy Trinity, which was founded by the Celtines. In the 11th century, Milan and a number of other cities in Lombardy strove to be independent of the Roman Empire.
When Europe was struck by the 14th century plague, Milan was one of the few cities in Europe not to have been struck by the terrible disease.
In the period of Renunciation, Milan was ruled by the famous families such as Visconi and Sforza. Leone da Vinci and Donato Bramante worked in their palaces. In the 15th century, Milan was conquered first by France and then by Spain.
In 1805, Milan became the capital of the Kingdom of Italy. It was a city of nationalists and fighters for the independence of Italy.
In World War II, Milan suffered the worst Nazi bombings. The city continued to be bombed even after its leaders moved to the side of the Nazis. The severely devastated postwar city was rebuilt. Milan is once again the most important economic center in the country.
Milan has a humid, sub-terrestrial and relative climate. This climate is typical of the flat areas of northern Italy. In summer, its hot and humid. In winter, it is wet and cold.
Todays Milan is a cross of Saint George in red and silver. The same image can be seen on the Milanese flag.
Milan has many trading and financial companies in Milan, and there is an industry in the surrounding countryside. In 2005, the famous Fiera Milano shopping and exhibition complex opened, not far from where Perea and Rho were founded.
The city of Milan has an international airport, La Mallehensa, located in Varese. From the center of the city to the airport there is a railroad line called Malpensa-Express. There is also a second airport in Milan, Lignate, which operates inside the city. Finally, there is also the airport at Îrio a lCerério, which is used for cargo transports. Thus, the presence of three ports in the city makes Milan the largest air transport hub in Europe.
Milans main lines are about 80 kilometers long. There is also a short line, the light rail, which connects St. Josephs Hospital and Katherines Station. Like nowhere else in Western Europe, Milan has an extensive streetcar network. The streetcar lines are a loop in the central part of the city, from which there are several connections to the outskirts.
Milans rail network is represented by the rail lines connecting Milan to other cities inside and outside Lombardyne. Milans train station is considered one of the largest and most beautiful in Europe. Taxis can be owned by private companies as well as by the city government. All of the taxis are painted white. The price per ride depends on the distance and the length of the trip.
The first thing to mention about the citys landmarks is the Cathedral of Milan, in the Domo. It is the symbol of Milan in its historic style, and it is also the citys main tourist attraction. It is a giant building in the center of the city, made of white marble. The Cathedral of St. Marys was built from the 14th to the 19th centuries. The temple, with its elaborate facades and chapels, can accommodate 4,000 people.
The Castel de Sforzesco is one of Milans main attractions, named for the giant Frenco Sforzesco, who, in the 15th century, rebuilt the oldest building into his own designation. The paintings that decorate the castle walls are by the great painter Leone da Vinci.
The most beautiful church in Milan, SantMaria degliela Grazie, was built in the 15th century. On the walls of the church was a monastery in which
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- Air quality: 110 US AQI Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups. Members of sensitive groups may experience health effects. The general public is less likely to be affected.
- Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
- Religious government: Non-religious
- Population: 1,700,000 people
- Population density: busy: 12x12m 144m per person
- GDP: $31,279 / year
- Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
- Power outlets: 230V50Hz
- Internet: 19 Mbps
- Best wireless: TRE
- Pay without cash: No, cash only esp. for foreigners
- Tipping: You are not expected to tip restaurants in Italy. A service charge is sometimes added to the bill, ranging from 1 to 3 Euros, or 10% – 15%. This charge must be indicated on the menu. Some may also add an extra charge for the diner ware and extras (tablecloth, silverware, plates, bread, etc.), this is normal.
- Apartment listings: Immobiliare
- Apartments: Airbnb
- Hotels: Booking.com
- More hotels: Hotels.com
- Best taxi: MyTaxi
- Best coworking space: Talent Garden
- Online electronics shop: Amazon
- Best short-haul air carrier: Ryanair
- Best intl air carrier: Alitalia
- Monthly costs for expat: $2800
- Monthly costs for family: $5500
- Monthly costs for local: $1600
- Meal: $20
- Small Cola: $3.5
- Beer 1 Pint: $6.5
- Coffee: $1.8
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