Milan, Italy
Roman ruins in Milan: the Columns of San Lorenzo.
Milan as it appeared in 1493, woodcut from the Nuremberg Chronicle.
The biscione eating a child on the Visconti coat of arms.
The late 16th-century city encircled by the Spanish walls.

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"The Fashion Capital of Italy"

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A leading global city and the capital of the Lombardy region, Milan is best known for its fashion.

Milan is one of the most important cities of Europe. It is best known for its fashion, art, culture and tourism. It is the first most populous city of Italy. It also hosts the Italian stock exchange. Milan's theatres, museums and landmarks make it a popular tourist destination and has a high number of accredition from the Michelin guide and is home to major football clubs including AC MIlan and FC Internazionale.

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Milan Cathedral

Milan Cathedral
Santa Maria delle Grazie

Santa Maria delle Grazie
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Sforza Castle

Sforza Castle
Pinacoteca di Brera

Pinacoteca di Brera
Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
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Currency in Milan

Italy, a member of the European Union, adopted the Euro in 2002. Some businesses accept the dollar but it is not widely accepted.

Shopping in Milan

Milan is known for its fashion so people can have their pick here. But prices soar and not everyone is willing to cut an arm and leg off for a dress. Some high end stores include - Via della Spiga, Via Manzoni (Armani superstore), Via Sant'Andrea, Via Montenapoleone, Gallerie Vittorio Emanuele II. The Gallerie is one of the oldest shopping malls in the world and the flagship store of Prada. Il Salvagente, Dmagazine Outlet and Basement are more pocket friendly destinations. Basement is mostly for women's wear as is Dmagazine. Il Salvagante or Lifesaver is best for both men and women's fashion wear.

Nightlife in Milan

Milanese nightlife is fun what with their happy hours starting from 17:00 in the evening. Dance clubs include the Rolling Stone, Milan's most famous club - a dance club in the weekends and live rock during the week.Other clubs include Caf_ Atlantique, Gasoline and Just Cavalli Hollywood which is the glitziest club in Milan.

History of Milan

Celtic Insubres settled around Milan in 400 BC. The Romans renamed it Mediolanum in 222 BC. The name Milan comes from the Latin word Mediolanum. Milan later went on to be one of the leading cities of Italian Renaissance. Milan commercially dominated Northern Italy after being the political unification of Italy. In 1919 Mussolini's blackshirts rallied here for the first time. In the 21st century Milan has emerged from a tumultous history to again become one of the most important centres of finance and fashion in the world.

Language of Milan

The official language is Italian and it is best to have some rudimentary language skills if one is to interact with people there. Some people also speak local northern dialects like milanese.

Milan Customs

Milan has no unique local customs that need to be observed

Religion of Milan

Orthodox Roman Catholicism is the main religion of Venice. Other major religions are - Buddhism, Judaism, Islam and Protestant Christinaity

Daily Budget for Milan

Strict budgeting will bring down daily costs to around EUR 50 - 60.

Exchanging Money in Milan

Using the ATM/Debit card is the best way to get a cheap exchange rate. Plastic money is acceptable all over Italy and getting cash exchanged is becoming harder.

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What are the top hotels in Milan?

There are 4493 in Milan which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Milan are Miniattico Fara, Milano Apartments Porta Genova, Milano Apartments Sant'Agostino, Antonella's House, La Casa di Paolo a Milano, Vesta. You can see all the hotels in Milan here

What are the places near Milan?

The top places near to Milan are Venice which is 244 km from Milan, Florence which is located 249 km from Milan, Bologna which is located 201 km from Milan, Siena which is located 293 km from Milan, Rome which is located 477 km from Milan

What are the things to do in Milan?

The top things to do in Milan are The Last Supper, Milan Cathedral, Sforza Castle , La Scala, San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, San Siro. You can see all the places to visit in Milan here

How much does a package cost for Milan?

The packages for Milan start at INR 58093 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

What is the local food in Milan?

Milenese cuisine is rich, meat dominated and reflects the bourgeois luxurious preferences of the upper class. The dishes one must try in Milan are - Risotto alla Milanese(try it at Ratana) , Cotoletta alla Milanese (veal cutlet), Cannoncino (pastry).
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What is the best time to visit Milan?

Spring and Fall are the best times to visit as the climate is very conducive. Summers have scorching heat and Milan is foggy and emptied out in the winters. Moreover Spring and Fall sees the Milan fashion week for men and women respectively.
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