Milan

Italian city Milan is one of the fashion capitals of the world. Famous brands like Dolce & Gabbana, Versace, Gucci, Valentino, Prada, and Armani are headquartered here. There are many luxury and boutique hotels like The Gray Milano for the many visitors who come here.

• Total area: 71 square miles
• Population: 13 million approximately
• Geographical coordinates: 45°27′51″N, 09°11′25″E

Milan is an Italian city which is also the capital of Lombardy and the province of Milan. It is one of the major cities in Europe for fashion and design, and is also regarded as one of the fashion capitals of the world, along with New York, London and Paris. Major shows on fashion and art, such as the Milan Fashion Week, Craftsmen’s Fair, The Salone del Mobile and Triennale di Milano, are organized here regularly. Look up the different events listed in the Milan city guide.


Tourist Attractions in Milan
Milan is a major tourist destination in Europe with more than 1 million people coming here every year. Art and architecture connoisseurs can have the time of their life visiting places like Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, San Siro Stadium and the Via Monte Napoleone. Some of the other attractions in the city are:

• The Pinacoteca di Brera - This art gallery features an incredible collection of Italian paintings, including masterpieces by Piero della Francesca and Brera Madonna.
• The Museo Poldi Pezzoli – Set up in the 19th century for housing the private collection of Gian Giacomo Poldi Pezzoli and his mother, Rosa Trivulzio, it has an incredible collection from Northern Italy.
• Duomo – It is the most famous landmark in Milan. The elaborate cathedral features rosy marble spires and spectacular stained-glass windows.
• Markets in Milan – The Mercatone dell'Antiquario del Naviglio Grande is an antique market where about 400 merchants sell all types of wares, from books to furniture. The Mercato di Vivale Papiniano is another market famous for clothes and shoes at bargain prices.
• Just Cavalli Cafe – Owned by Roberto Cavalli, The café is perfect for to enjoy a fine evening in the city. If you are lucky enough, you might bump into celebrities, who come here regularly.

Transportation in Milan
Milan has an extensive network of public transport system, including 3 metropolitan railway lines and tram, trolley-bus and bus lines. High-speed train lines connect Milan to Turin in 45 minutes; Naples in 4 hours; Florence in 1 hour 40 minutes; Rome in 2 hour 55 minutes, Salerno in 4 hour 25 minutes and Milan to Bologna in 1 hour.

The Azienda Trasporti Milanesi (ATM) looks after the transportation system in the metropolitan area. Taxi service in Milan is operated by private companies with license from the Comune di Milano. There are three international airports in the city - The Malpensa International Airport, The Linate Airport and airport of Orio al Serio. Bus Express Line X73, Bus Line 73 connects Linate Airport to the downtown. The Centrale FS Main Railway Station is connected via the ATM Shuttle Bus Services.

Hotels in Milan
Milan offers all types of hotels: luxury hotels, boutique hotels and budget hotels. The Gray Milano is a luxury boutique hotel which has 12 rooms decorated in contemporary style. Room amenities in the hotel include: television screen, private gym, Turkish bath or a Jacuzzi.

Hotel de Albertis is a budget hotel with 12 rooms, featuring retro-styled furnishings. Each room is fitted with a private bathroom, television set, hair dryer and internet access. Some of the hotels in Milan located in major places are given here:

City Center hotels in Milan

• The Hotel Manin
• The Hotel Residence Romana

Hotels near Fiera Milano

• The Hotel Raffaello
• The Enterprise Hotel

Hotels near railway station/airport

• The Hotel Berna
• The Crowne Plaza Milan
• The Air Hotel Milano Linate