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Milan is a city in northern Italy, and the capital of the Lombardy region. It is the second most populous city in the country after Rome, and is known for its rich history, culture, and significant influence in fields such as fashion, design, and finance.

History[edit]

Milan was founded by the Celts in the 7th century BC, and was later conquered by the Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages, Milan became one of the most prosperous Italian city-states, and later played a key role in the Italian Renaissance with figures such as Leonardo da Vinci and Bramante.

Economy[edit]

Today, Milan is a global capital in industrial design, fashion and architecture, and is home to the Italian Stock Exchange (Borsa Italiana). It is also a major world fashion and design capital. Thanks to its important museums, theatres, and landmarks, including the Milan Cathedral, the Sforza Castle, and the Teatro alla Scala, Milan attracts over 8 million annual visitors.

Culture[edit]

Milan is also renowned for its culture and the arts. It is home to numerous museums and art galleries, such as the Pinacoteca di Brera and the Museo del Novecento, which house important collections of ancient and modern art. The city is also the location of the La Scala opera house, one of the world's most famous opera houses.

Education[edit]

The city is home to some of Italy's most prestigious educational institutions, including the University of Milan, Polytechnic University of Milan, and Bocconi University, which are consistently ranked among the best universities in the world.

Sports[edit]

Milan is also known for its passionate support of football, with two internationally renowned football teams, A.C. Milan and Inter Milan, calling the city home.

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Milan[edit]

Milan skyline skyscrapers of Porta Nuova business district
Arco della Pace Milan
Facade of Duomo Milan
Castello Sforzesco main entrance
Galleria Milano
La Scala Facade
Front portico of Stazione Centrale, Milan
Basilica of San Carlo al Corso
Scrofa semilanuta
Olletta celtica (2nd-1st century BC)
Colonne di San Lorenzo
Ruins of the imperial complex, Milan

Ruins of the imperial complex, Milan

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+== Milan ==
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+File:Milan_skyline_skyscrapers_of_Porta_Nuova_business_district_(cropped).jpg|Milan skyline skyscrapers of Porta Nuova business district
+File:20110725_Arco_della_Pace_Milan_5617.jpg|Arco della Pace Milan
+File:Facade_-_Duomo_-_Milan_2014_(9).JPG|Facade of Duomo Milan
+File:Castello_Sforzesco_(Milan)_-_main_entrance.jpg|Castello Sforzesco main entrance
+File:Galleria_Milano_(179532365).jpeg|Galleria Milano
+File:Milan_-_Scala_-_Facade.jpg|La Scala Facade
+File:Front_portico_of_Stazione_Centrale,_Milan.jpg|Front portico of Stazione Centrale, Milan
+File:Basilica_of_San_Carlo_al_Corso_(26512277809).jpg|Basilica of San Carlo al Corso
+File:Scrofa_semilanuta.jpg|Scrofa semilanuta
+File:9754_-_Museo_archeologico_di_Milano_-_Olletta_celtica_(sec._II-I_a.C.)_-_Foto_Giovanni_Dall'Orto,_13-mar-2012.jpg|Olletta celtica (2nd-1st century BC)
+File:Colonne_di_san_lorenzo_01.jpg|Colonne di San Lorenzo
+File:Ruins-imperial-complex-milan-.jpg|Ruins of the imperial complex, Milan
+</gallery>