Milan Nutz and Bolts

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
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Population: 1.2 million
Languages: Italian, with a smattering of other romance languages and a bit of English

Travel Information

Neighborhoods:
Attractions: Fashion, Industry, Pulse of Modern Italy
Accommodations: http://www.bootsnall.com/hostels/eu/it/milan/, http://www.cheaphotellinks.com/eu/it/milan/
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
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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?
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How to get around?: Subways (MM) and buses
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