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Milan is the second Italian city after Rome. It is the capital of fashion, design and the finance: here are the most important Italian brands and financial companies of Italy. During the Milan Fashion Week the City of Milan, the Chamber of Fashion and the most important designers celebrate the creativity and quality of Made in Italy.
Every year in April, during Design Week, Salone del Mobile and Fuorisalone participating companies and famous and emerging designers.

Milan is a city of art and culture with an ancient history and a lively nightlife. The architectural heritage blends history and modernity into a harmonious and fascinating exchange. From the ancient vestiges of the Roman Milan to the most important historical monuments such as the Duomo, the cathedral symbol of the city and one of the best examples of Gothic style in the world, the “Sforza Castle”, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Arco della Pace and the “Basilica of Sant’Ambrogio”, dedicated to the patron saint of Milan live with modern skyscrapers.
From the first skyscraper in Milan, the Pirelli Tower from the 1960s, in the last ten years skyscrapers have returned to be a symbol of innovation and rational use of spaces, encouraging innovative projects and devoted to sustainability that have created the new Milan skyline. Not only the winner Bosco Verticale, but also the Diamond and Unicredit headquarters in Porta Nuova and the ex Fiera area, renamed City Life.

In addition to numerous sites of artistic importance there are many famous spaces dedicated to entertainment and cultural activities. The acclaimed “La Scala” represents international excellence.
Visiting the Museum of La Scala, you can see the Theatre from one of the stages. Along with other city theatres, such as the one dedicated to Giorgio Strehler and the “Arcimboldi”, Milan can satisfy all tastes: opera, theater, fun and music. Every year 10 million tickets are sold in the city for art, music, cinema, in competition with the main European capitals.

Moving from one point to another of the city is very simple in Milan. The integrated bus, tram and metro network allows you to cross the city with a single ticket.
For those who prefer a personalized service, the taxi service is a convenient and fast way. Or you can use the different short rental sharing services that offer different alternatives: bike sharing, car sharing and scooter sharing.
Also visit the surroundings of Milan is easy. The city is located in a preferred location for connecting to the main Italian and foreign cities, for air, rail and highway transport. Milan is a great starting point to discover all Italy thanks to the central geographical location and well served by means of transport.