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Cities Information
MILAN
| Region |
Lombardy |
| Capital |
Milan |
| Total Population |
3,614,108 |
| Males |
1,737,845 |
| Females |
1,876,263 |
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Milan is either Italy's second or first city
Milan is
either Italy's second or first city, depending on who you
ask. While Rome may be the administrative capital, Milan
is the country's financial powerhouse, the home of Italy's
stock exchange, at the heartland of the wealthy and
productive north.
In some ways, Milan has more in common with Paris or
London than with other Italian cities. It's a
business-like city with a work-hard, play-hard ethos. Rome
may be the capital and the seat of government, but Milan
is the business heart of Italy, the place where deals are
made.
The city has always been important, occupied by successive
powers, and like most important cities it has been rebuilt
many times. Consequently it lacks the medieval informal
charm of other Italian towns, and is sometimes overlooked
as a holiday destination.
But in fact Milan has a lot to offer the visitor. The city
is vibrant and has many sights of interest, as well as
being a good jumping-off place for other North Italy
destinations, such as Lake Como and the Alps. It's a good
spot to spend a city break or a long weekend, or as the
starting point for a two-centre holiday.
Milan's designer clothes and furnishings are a major
attraction for many fashion-conscious tourists, but not
all Milan's pleasures are expensive. Sitting outside a
cafe by the fantastic Duomo and admiring the well-dressed
world go by, or indulging in a spot of window-shopping is
enjoyable and rather more affordable. In Milan's museums
and galleries are some great works of art, while more
simple pleasures include climbing up to the Duomo's roof
and enjoying the tranquility and the view over the city
to the mountains. The Brera and the Navigli (canal)
districts are both appealing for evening strolls.
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Museums