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Overview
The biggest and the wealthiest city of North Italy, Milan is located in the plains of Lombardy. The city’s concentric design is split into four squares namely, Piazza Duomo, Piazza Cairoli, Piazza Cordusio and Piazza San Babila. It is the second largest city of Italy by population and the third largest Metro Area of European Union.

The powerhouse of the country, Milan over the years has become one of the most highly developed urban centers of Europe. Not just one of the richest cities in European Union, Milan is also considered as one of the world’s major commercial and financial centers. Famous for high concentration of fashion firms and shops, it is recognized as one of the most stylish cities on the planet housing the largest number of some of the most renowned brands including Gucci, Ferragamo, Valentino, Armani, Ferre and Fendi.

This wealthy and cosmopolitan city has always remained an eventful destination. It has hosted among other events the World Exposition in 1906, FIFA World Cup in 1934 & 1990, UEFA European Football Championship in 1980 & has submitted a bid to BIE to host the Universal Expo 2015. Therefore, its reputation as one of the eminent host of all kinds of event has earned Milan large number of business travellers every year.

Nevertheless, Milan is also associated with the names of some towering geniuses like Leonardo Da Vinci (The Last Supper), Bellini (Madonna and Child and Pieta) and Michelangelo (his final sculpture). The sophistication of the city further reaches new levels with a fair bit of history, art, architecture and Renaissance’s outpouring combination, making it a splendid travel destination. While attracting fashion freaks and opera lovers, the shopping, eating and clubbing are also the serious businesses in Milan. Further the city boasts world's most beautiful shopping mall, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of world's largest churches, the Gothic Duomo and the Milanese icon La Scala Theatre.