Milan​

The official capital of the northern region of Lombardy, Milan is also culturally known as one of the fashion capitals of the world. 

Its business district marks it out as the country's centre of finance but it can also boast a rich history and magnificent sights. 

Milan Cathedral with its incredible gothic facade look out on to Piazza Duomo where its flanked by one of the world's first ever shopping centres: the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. It's also home to Da Vinci's Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie.
​​Category: Major Cities of Italy

Region: Capital of Lombardy

Regional district: Metropolitan City of Milan

Population: 1,378,689

Top sights: Milan Cathedral, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Airports: Linate (12 km), ​​Malpensa (50 km), Bergamo (60 km)
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