Milan: Capital of Lombardy, Italy

Milan is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital of the Lombardy region, situated in the northern part of the country. It is an old and remarkably beautiful city. It is the capital of fashion, design, and entertainment, with people of many different cultures and backgrounds living side by side. The city has many hotels, shopping malls, restaurants, art galleries, beauty shops, and other facilities, as well as numerous annual cultural events.

The Polytechnic University of Milan, the University of Milan, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Bocconi University, the Milan Academy of Fine Arts, and many other universities are located in the city. Milan is home to two successful soccer clubs and a basketball club. Milano Centrale is one of the busiest railway stations in Europe and was opened on 1 July 1931. The city is served by three airports: Malpensa Airport, Linate Airport, and Orio al Serio Airport.

Historical landmarks and attractions in Milan include the Duomo di Milano, Piazza della Scala, Poldi Pezzoli Museum, Museum of the Milan Cathedral, Villa Necchi Campiglio, Palazzo Invernizzi, Brera Botanical Garden, Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli, Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore, the Civic Archaeological Museum, Museo del Cenacolo Vinciano, Museo del Novecento, Santa Maria del Carmine Church, Pinacoteca di Brera, Sforzesco Castle, Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, Triennale di Milano, Arco della Pace, Porta Nuova, Basilica di Sant’Eustorgio, Arco di Porta Ticinese, Arco di Porta Romana, Mudec, Monumental Cemetery, and Teatro alla Scala.