Milan is well known as a European capital of culture and despite the capital of Italy being Rome, (for mainly historical reasons), this modern metropolis leads the country in finance and industry, as well as being the fashion capital of the world and having a great and illustrious history of its own. A major city in the ancient Roman Empire, the city of Milano is considered by many to have been the cradle of Christianity in the west, and the magnificent Duomo, of Gothic design, is one of the grandest and most important cathedrals in the world. The so called capital of the north is also home to two of the world’s most famous football teams – AC Milan (owned by Italian Prime Minister Silvio Berlusconi) and Internazionale. The fine cuisine, surrounding mountains and refined northern culture make this modern and vibrant town one of the world’s best options for a city break. |
