Milan

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Milan
Milano (Italian)
Comune
Comune di Milano
Skyline of Milan with Porta Nuova business district
Arch of Peace
Milan Cathedral
Sforza Castle
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
La Scala
Milano Centrale
San Carlo al Corso
Flag of Milan
Flag
Coat of arms of Milan
Coat of arms
Milan is located in Italy
Milan
Milan
Milan is located in Lombardy
Milan
Milan
Milan is located in Europe
Milan
Milan
Coordinates: 45°28′01″N 09°11′24″E / 45.46694°N 9.19000°E / 45.46694; 9.19000
CountryItaly
RegionLombardy Lombardy
Metropolitan cityMetropolitan City of Milan Milan (MI)
Government
 • TypeStrong Mayor–Council
 • MayorGiuseppe Sala
 • LegislatureMilan City Council
Area
 • Comune
181.76 km2 (70.18 sq mi)
Elevation
120 m (390 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2023)[1]
 • Comune
1,417,597
 • Density7,800/km2 (20,000/sq mi)
 • Metro
[2]
4,336,121
Demonym(s)Milanese
Meneghino[3]
GDP
[4]
 • Metro€204,514 billion (2020)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Area code0039 02
Websitewww.comune.milano.it
Map
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Milan (/mɪˈlæn/ mil-AN, US also /mɪˈlɑːn/ mil-AHN,[5][6] Milanese: [miˈlãː] ⓘ; Italian: Milano [miˈlaːno] ⓘ) is a city in northern Italy, regional capital of Lombardy, the largest city in Italy by urban population[7] and the second-most-populous city proper in Italy after Rome. The city proper has a population of about 1.4 million,[8] while its metropolitan city has 3.22 million residents.[9] The urban area of Milan is the fourth-most-populous in the EU with 6.17 million inhabitants.[10] According to national sources, the population within the wider Milan metropolitan area (also known as Greater Milan) is estimated between 7.5 million and 8.2 million, making it by far the largest metropolitan area in Italy and one of the largest in the EU.[11][12] Milan is the economic capital of Italy, one of the economic capitals of Europe and a global financial centre.[13][14]

Milan is a leading alpha global city, with strengths in the fields of art, chemicals, commerce, design, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media (communication), services, research, and tourism.[15][16] Its business district hosts Italy's stock exchange (Italian: Borsa Italiana), and the headquarters of national and international banks and companies. In terms of GDP, Milan is the wealthiest city in Italy, having also one of the largest economies among EU cities.[17][18] Milan is viewed along with Turin as the southernmost part of the Blue Banana urban development corridor (also known as the "European Megalopolis"), and one of the Four Motors for Europe. Milan is a major international tourist destination, appearing among the most visited cities in the world, ranking second in Italy after Rome, fifth in Europe and sixteenth in the world.[19][20] Milan is a major cultural centre, with museums and art galleries that include some of the most important collections in the world, such as major works by Leonardo da Vinci.[21][22] It also hosts numerous educational institutions, academies and universities, with 11% of the national total of enrolled students.[23][24]

Founded around 590 BC[25] under the name Medhelanon by a Celtic tribe belonging to the Insubres group and belonging to the Golasecca culture, it was conquered by the ancient Romans in 222 BC, who Latinized the name of the city into Mediolanum.[25][26] The city's role as a major political centre dates back to the late antiquity, when it served as the capital of the Western Roman Empire.[27] From the 12th century until the 16th century, Milan was one of the largest European cities and a major trade and commercial centre, as the capital of the Duchy of Milan, one of the greatest political, artistic and fashion forces in the Renaissance.[28][29] Having become one of the main centres of the Italian Enlightenment during the early modern period, it then became one of the most active centres during the Restoration, until its entry into the unified Kingdom of Italy. From the 20th century onwards Milan became the industrial and financial capital of Italy.[30][31]

Milan has been recognized as one of the world's four fashion capitals.[32] Many of the most famous luxury fashion brands in the world have their headquarters in the city, including: Armani, Prada, Versace, Valentino, Loro Piana and Zegna.[33][34] It also hosts several international events and fairs, including Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair, which are among the world's biggest in terms of revenue, visitors and growth.[35][36][37] The city is served by many luxury hotels and is the fifth most starred in the world by Michelin Guide.[38] It hosted the Universal Exposition in 1906 and 2015. In the field of sports, Milan is home to two of Europe's most successful football teams, AC Milan and Inter Milan, and one of Europe's main basketball teams, Olimpia Milano. Milan will host the Winter Olympic and Paralympic games for the first time in 2026, together with Cortina d'Ampezzo.[39][40][41]

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