Milan is recognised as the economic heart of Italy but also as one of the most important fashion and design cradles in the world. With a production of 10% of the Peninsula’s GNP, the Lombard capital is a significant industrial, commercial and financial center that boasts 10 universities and attracts over 2 million tourists every year. Its famous fashion houses and boutiques along Via Monte Montenapoleone as inside the Galleria Vittorio Emmanuele in the outstanding Piazza Duomo make Milan the most appreciated European destination to discover the latest trends and obviously to indulge in shopping. Besides being a city of elegance, Milan has a major musical and more particularly operatic tradition with its Teatro alla Scala and virtuoso composers such as Giuseppe Verdi (La Traviata).

The city of Milan is also renowned for its artistic heritage deriving from its ancient origins as capital of the Western Roman Empire. There are numerous museums, palaces, libraries and churches to be visited, of which the best well-known is undoubtedly Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper “ mural painting at the monastery of Santa Maria delle Grazie. A masterpiece not to be missed!

To get further information on the large variety of cultural events, shopping, top gastronomic venues and sightseeing opportunities offered by the trendy city of Milan, please visit the Milan Area Tourist Office’s official website www.visitamilano.it.

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