Milan

This northern Italian city sits in the Lombardy region and spreads across the flat expanse of the Po Valley. It lies at an elevation of roughly 120 meters and contains several concentric rings of historic and modern neighborhoods.

A Celtic settlement from the 6th century BC grew into the capital of the Western Roman Empire during late antiquity. The city later became a major trading hub in medieval times and experienced several periods of prosperity under different ruling families.

Fashion and design shape daily life here, with locals gathering at aperitivo hour to share drinks and small plates in cafés and bars before dinner. The city's theaters and opera houses fill regularly with audiences drawn to performances that reflect a deep connection to music and the arts.

Four metro lines link the main districts and make it easy to move between major sights without relying on cars. Many streets and public spaces welcome pedestrians, especially around the historic center where walking is often the simplest way to explore.

The city maintains an extensive network of navigli, historic canals once used to transport goods and building materials throughout the region. Today you can still see sections of these old waterways and locks in certain neighborhoods, remnants of a system that once crisscrossed the entire urban area.

Location: Metropolitan City of Milan

Inception: 600 BCE

Elevation above the sea: 138 m

Part of: Greater Milano

Shares border with: Assago, Arese, Baranzate, Bresso, Buccinasco, Cesano Boscone, Cologno Monzese, Corsico, Cormano, Cusago, Novate Milanese, Opera, Pero, Peschiera Borromeo, Rho, Rozzano, San Donato Milanese, Segrate, Sesto San Giovanni, Settimo Milanese, Trezzano sul Naviglio, Vimodrone

Address: Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Website: https://comune.milano.it

GPS coordinates: 45.46419,9.18963

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:58