On the face of it Milan is a thriving modern business city but to regard it as being just that would be doing it a disservice. Explore a little further and there is much to be gained from a visit to Milan.
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Unlike any other city in Italy, Milan has more in common with European cities further north. It is a bustling metropolis with fashionable boutiques lining the streets and wealthy businessmen and stylishly dressed locals hurrying about their daily lives. The city centre has many upmarket contemporary bars and restaurants and the Italian Stock Exchange is resident in the city.
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Milan information
Currency Euro €
Language Italian
Time Zone GMT+01:00
Avg. Flight Time 1h 55m
Peak Travel April-October
Price of a pint £3.00
Map of Milan
More about Milan
Explore the City Centre
The centre of the city is dominated by the Duomo, which is an imposing Gothic cathedral. Overlooking the cathedral is the Museo del Novacento, which is where Mussolini used to address vast crowds. Close by is the Piazza dello Scala, home of the world famous opera. Hidden among stylish neighbourhoods is Quadrilatero d’Oro, where visitors will find many expensive...more
Eat out - Italian style!
It wouldn’t be Italy without a strong focus on food and drink. As you might expect Milan has a sturdy culinary tradition, although it is different from other Italian regions. The best known dish is Risotto alla Milanese, which needs to be experienced in an authentic Milanese restaurant. Visitors will soon become aware, if they were not already, that some of the...more
Experience the old and the new
Milan is a symbol of the industrial north of Italy, having boomed in the 1950’s and 1960’s the economy being based mainly on banking, fashion and design. Like many cities in northern Italy it mixes the old with the new, with medieval town squares and quaint courtyards hidden behind nineteenth century grandeur, which in turn hides behind gleaming modern office...more
