The Basics
City Name: Milan
Where is it located?: Milan is in Italy’s northwest, near Switzerland.
Why do people go there?: Fashion capital of Italy, and, according to them, the world (Paris, of course, would like to argue). Milan is a large, bustling, industrial city that is devoid of the charm and old-world style so famous to Italy. It does, however, provide the nightlife and enough touring for a day or two.
How do travelers get there?: Trains from Florence, or down from Switzerland, are the most common ways to arrive, although cheap European airlines offer flights at fantastic values.
Currency: Euro
City Code: 2
Population: 1.2 million
Languages: Italian, with a smattering of other romance languages and a bit of English
Travel Information
Neighborhoods: Navigli, Brera
Attractions: Fashion, Industry, Pulse of Modern Italy
Accommodations: Milan Hostels, Milan Hotels
Tourist Office: See Main Office in Rome: Ente nazionale italiano per il turismo, via Marghera no. 2/6, 00185 ROMA, Telephone: +39 6 49711, Fax: +39 6 4463379, Email: sedecentrale@enit.it, http://www.enit.it
Off-the-beaten-path: Lake Maggiore, San Sebastiano, Tempio della Vittoria, Parco Sempione
Health Issues: There are no required special immunizations needed for travel to Milan.
Tips for Visiting
When to go: Italy, especially in the South, heats up during the summer months, as tourists flock to the country. During Ferragosto in August, many shops and restaurants close as Italian flee the blazing hot cities and seek refuge at the beach.
Common Phrases: Yes = Si, No = No, Please = Per favore, Thank you = Grazie , Do you speak English? = Lei parla degli Inglesi?
City Specific Events: Milan Fashion Week, Carnevale in Milan, The Duomo: The Festival of the Holy Nail
How to get around?: Subways (MM) and buses
Good to know: Milan is known as the fashion and design capital of the world.
Cheapest airport to fly into: The cheapest airport to fly into Milan is the Linate Airport and Malpensa Airport
Need more information?: Check out the Milan travel guide for more on what to see, where to stay, and how to get there.
