Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Piazza Duomo, the city center of Milan
"The Last Supper" by Leonardo Da Vinci, Convent of Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan
Sforza Castle in Milan
Navigli, a system of navigable canals around Milan
Panoramic view of the new skyscrapers in Milan
Milan is the capital of the Lombardy region, and the most populous metropolitan area and the second most populous comune in Italy.
Milan is an Alpha leading global city, with strengths in the arts, commerce, design, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, services, research, and tourism. The city is a major world fashion and design capital, well known for several international events and fairs, including Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair.
Milan's museums, theatres and landmarks (including the Milan Cathedral, Sforza Castle and Leonardo da Vinci paintings such as The Last Supper, a UNESCO World Heritage Site) attract over 9 million visitors annually. Milan is the second Italian city with the highest number of accredited stars from the Michelin Guide.
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