Metropolitan City of Milan, Administrative division in Lombardy, Italy
The Metropolitan City of Milan brings together the city of Milan and 132 other municipalities in Lombardy. The area covers land that reaches from the foothills of the Alps to the agricultural plains of the Po River.
The current administrative unit formed in 2015 when the former Province of Milan transformed into a metropolitan city. This reform aimed to strengthen cooperation between urban and rural areas.
The Metropolitan City contains numerous museums, theaters, and architectural landmarks, with the Milan Cathedral serving as the central religious monument.
Three airports—Malpensa, Linate, and Orio al Serio—connect the area with international destinations and sit between 12 and 37 miles (20 and 60 kilometers) from the center. Regional rail lines offer regular connections among municipalities, making day trips easy.
The administrative office sits in Palazzo Isimbardi, a historic building on Corso Monforte. From there, services for all municipalities are coordinated while Milan functions as the main financial center of Italy.
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