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Milan Airport
(Milan Malpensa Airport)
Airport code: MPX
Milan Airport: Access roads from
Milan are A8, A26. new road is
planned linking the A4 Milan-Turin
highway to Milan's western ring
road.
Journey time is around 45-50
minutes but can be longer at peak
times.
(Milan Malpensa Airport)
Airport code: MPX
Milan Airport: Access roads from
Milan are A8, A26. new road is
planned linking the A4 Milan-Turin
highway to Milan's western ring
road.
Journey time is around 45-50
minutes but can be longer at peak
times.
International country code: 39
Government:
Parliamentary Republic
Population Milan:
1.3 Million People.
Religion: 87.8% of Italians are
Roman Catholics
Currency: Euro €
Government:
Parliamentary Republic
Population Milan:
1.3 Million People.
Religion: 87.8% of Italians are
Roman Catholics
Currency: Euro €
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Milan is The Capital of
Fashion.
Read about Versace
and Valentino...two of
the BIGGEST
designers ever in Italy..
Fashion.
Read about Versace
and Valentino...two of
the BIGGEST
designers ever in Italy..
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Travel to Milan, Italy
By TJ Tierney
Situated in the North of Italy, Milan is the largest city in the province of
Lombardy and second largest city in Italy.
Milan is the business hub of Italy and a very busy city to visit at any
time of year.
Home to the Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci, Milan has a rich history
in art and has some of the most priceless works of art on display in its
galleries. The art galleries of Milan also reflect the history of the city,
but be advised, if you do plan to visit some of the galleries book in
advance.
Milan’s main attraction, The Duomo is the third largest church in the
world, and took nearly 450 years to build. The construction of the
Duomo began in 1386 and was completed in 1805 by Napoleon. This
fabulous Gothic style church is a must see for any tourist.
Built in 1386 the Castello Sforzesco is a massive fortress located in the
centre of Milan. The Sforza has many great museums and hosts the
work of many great artists including Michelangelo.
For the sporting fans a visit to the Meazza Stadium, better known as
the San Siro should be rewarding. This is one of the best football
stadiums in Italy. Daily visits to the San Siro are available with access
to the stadium and changing rooms.
The winter months in Milan can be extremely cold, while the summers
are very hot and humid.
A trip north to the Alps or to the lake region is very advisable, and
should be most memorable. The Italian rail system is excellent, and
daily trips to the lakes should not take too long. Hotel prices vary
during the year - winter being an excellent time to visit.
Also known as one of the main fashion capitals of Italy, Milan hosts
some of the best fashion designers in the world. Most of the main
shopping outlets are located near the city centre. Expect very large
crowds during the sales, which attract people from all over Europe.
Milan is well suited to cater for the needs of travellers. From the
moment you arrive you will be met with an excellent transport system,
both efficient and economical. Avoid travelling through the streets of
Milan by car if possible - traffic can be chaotic.
Where possible it’s best to use the public transport system. If you
must use a taxi be very careful , use official taxis, which are white or
yellow in colour. These are a lot cheaper than the private cab who will
charge you double the price.
Milan is a cosmopolitan city and offers a wide range of restaurants.
Prices vary considerably from place to place. Restaurants are very
crowded at weekends so book in advance where possible. Menus and
prices are usually posted outside restaurants - its also standard to
leave a small tip.
The main tourist season starts in Milan during the summer months, but
this doesn’t mean that cheap accommodation is available during the
off-season. Milan is a very busy city all year round and hotel prices can
be expensive.
TJ Tierney is an award winning photographer and a freelance writer.
He frequently writes for the http://www.trovoo.com/ Travel site Trovoo.
com, http://www.goldprints.com/ Art site Goldprints.com and the http:
//www.shop-4us.com/ Gift ideas site shop-4us.com
Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=TJ_Tierney
By TJ Tierney
Situated in the North of Italy, Milan is the largest city in the province of
Lombardy and second largest city in Italy.
Milan is the business hub of Italy and a very busy city to visit at any
time of year.
Home to the Last Supper, by Leonardo da Vinci, Milan has a rich history
in art and has some of the most priceless works of art on display in its
galleries. The art galleries of Milan also reflect the history of the city,
but be advised, if you do plan to visit some of the galleries book in
advance.
Milan’s main attraction, The Duomo is the third largest church in the
world, and took nearly 450 years to build. The construction of the
Duomo began in 1386 and was completed in 1805 by Napoleon. This
fabulous Gothic style church is a must see for any tourist.
Built in 1386 the Castello Sforzesco is a massive fortress located in the
centre of Milan. The Sforza has many great museums and hosts the
work of many great artists including Michelangelo.
For the sporting fans a visit to the Meazza Stadium, better known as
the San Siro should be rewarding. This is one of the best football
stadiums in Italy. Daily visits to the San Siro are available with access
to the stadium and changing rooms.
The winter months in Milan can be extremely cold, while the summers
are very hot and humid.
A trip north to the Alps or to the lake region is very advisable, and
should be most memorable. The Italian rail system is excellent, and
daily trips to the lakes should not take too long. Hotel prices vary
during the year - winter being an excellent time to visit.
Also known as one of the main fashion capitals of Italy, Milan hosts
some of the best fashion designers in the world. Most of the main
shopping outlets are located near the city centre. Expect very large
crowds during the sales, which attract people from all over Europe.
Milan is well suited to cater for the needs of travellers. From the
moment you arrive you will be met with an excellent transport system,
both efficient and economical. Avoid travelling through the streets of
Milan by car if possible - traffic can be chaotic.
Where possible it’s best to use the public transport system. If you
must use a taxi be very careful , use official taxis, which are white or
yellow in colour. These are a lot cheaper than the private cab who will
charge you double the price.
Milan is a cosmopolitan city and offers a wide range of restaurants.
Prices vary considerably from place to place. Restaurants are very
crowded at weekends so book in advance where possible. Menus and
prices are usually posted outside restaurants - its also standard to
leave a small tip.
The main tourist season starts in Milan during the summer months, but
this doesn’t mean that cheap accommodation is available during the
off-season. Milan is a very busy city all year round and hotel prices can
be expensive.
TJ Tierney is an award winning photographer and a freelance writer.
He frequently writes for the http://www.trovoo.com/ Travel site Trovoo.
com, http://www.goldprints.com/ Art site Goldprints.com and the http:
//www.shop-4us.com/ Gift ideas site shop-4us.com
Article Source:
http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=TJ_Tierney
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