Milan TOP 10 attractions | TOP 10 Things to do in Milan | Italy (ENG)
Milan is a city in northern Italy, capital of LOmbardy, and the second-most populous city proper in Italy after Rome. Milan combines everything we love in Italy: its history, architecture, art, cuisine, and of course, its impeccable style.
Milan is one of Italy’s most fashionable cities, home to some of the country’s major fashion brands. Sales here happen twice a year and the number of fashionable boutiques per one square meter is the highest in Europe. Most of the shops in Milan open every day from 10 am until 8 pm. The stores that are not on the main shopping streets are normally closed on Monday or only open from 3 pm until 8 pm. A large number of museums in Milan open from 10 am until 6 pm.
Milan is divided into 9 districts which are called boroughs here. The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million, while its metropolitan city has 3.26 million inhabitants. The majority of the local citizens, are extremely punctual, gallant and tactful. The official language spoken in Milan and the rest of Italy is Italian. But in hotels, attractions and restaurants, you will get by in English.
This beautiful city offers all the advantages of a large city, but it's relatively small, thus making it perfect to visit, as tourists can get to most of the city’s attractions and museums on foot.
Milan has a temperate climate with hot, humid summers and cold, foggy winters. If you can choose when to visit Milan, I would recommend visiting the capital of Lombardy during Spring or Autumn, to avoid the hot summers and the cold, overcast winters.
Some form of human settlement has been present in the region of Milan for thousands of years and archaeological findings date back as far as 222 BC. Indeed at one point, Milan served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire. Milan ruled by the Caesars, Napoléon, the Austro-Hungarians and Mussolini, Milan has an ancient and fascinating history. This city was in the hands of Celts, Romans, Goths, Lombards, Spaniards and Austrians before becoming Italy's industrial and commercial capital
Milan has a little something for every person that comes around. There are many different entertainments, delicious food, fashionable boutiques and many attractions. Now I will introduce you to the main attractions. Let’s go.
