MILAN

GENERAL INFORMATION

Milan is located in the north-western section of the Po Valley, approximately half-way between the river Po to the south and the first reliefs of the Alps with the great lakes to the north, the Ticino river to the west and the Adda to the east . Milan is the second most populous city in Italy after Rome.

Milan is the main industrial, commercial and financial centre of Italy and a leading global city, is considered the world fashion and design capital.

FLAG COAT OF ARMS

Has a Mediterranean climate, because the summer is no dry season in July. Normally there is not much wind, but in winter, a dry wind from the north leaving the clear sky. Snowfall in winter are common but over time have decreased in frequency and amount.

CURRENCY The currency in Milan is the Euro. It is distributed in both notes and coins. Notes can be found in 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 and 500-euro denominations and coins start with the 1-cent piece and end with the 2 euro piece

LANGUAGE

Italian is the official language in Milan

TOURISTIC PLACES

*Pinacoteca di Brera : A world class museum with importance comparable with the Madrid's El Prado or the Paris' Louvre. One of Italy's most important art collections and one of the foremost collections of Italian paintings.

*Museo del Novecento: In Duomo square, it is one of the most important art museum dedicated to the XX century. It shows the world icon "the fourth State" by Dio van Pellizza da Volpedo.

*Saint Mary of the Gracie : A Unesco World Heritage site, this basilica is one of the masterpiece of the renaissance architect Donato Bramante. The dome is one of the most delightful creation of Renaissance era. The exterior is delicately carved, and the interior is filled with bright light and whimsical atmosphere, a triumph of harmony.

*Milan : It is arguably the most beautiful cemetery in the Planet. It is filled with lavish sculptures, impressive mausoleums and monuments. Well worth a visit!

*Piazza del Duomo :The grandest square in the city, the Piazza del Duomo is the cultural and social heart of Milan, and contains several of its most famous sights. Of course, the majestic cathedral and classy Galleria are there, but there also is the Royal Palace, a fine 18th century building which is currently an art exhibition centre, and several big, austere, old buildings.

HOTELS*Hotel Straf : There are many hotels and resort centers in the world but very hotels are fully upgraded and sophisticated. Frankly speaking, Hotel Straf is excellent in design. It has been built keeping in touch with the modern trends

*Bulgari : Is more about understated glamour. Here the emphasis is on chic sophistication. Plus it's the only hotel within the city walls to boast a garden. A sensational spa and great food complete the picture.

*Grand Hotel et de Milan : This "grand dame" exudes bags of character and luxury - think rich fabrics, antiques and fine art on the walls. It is also only a stone's throw from La Scala so ideal for opera buffs.

*Town house :Town House 31 is a prime example. It occupies what was once a 19th century bourgeoise palazzo and now represents an elegant home from home. Interiors are mainly cream with brown hints, accessorized with Oriental and African artefacts.

TIPICAL FOOD

RISOTTO ALLA MILANESE BUSECCA

PANETTONE WINE

THIGS TO DO

*Scale the Duomo

*Explore the labyrinthine Castello Sforzesco

*Sing Oh Bej! Oh Bej! at the top of your voice

*Shop in one of the oldest malls in the world

ADVANTAGES AND DISADVANTAGES+Milan is a great place where you van see a lot of gothic structures

+Has many monuments and important museums +Is a city where you can find many things to do

-Is a expensive city

-Milan is coastal city with mild climate

OPINION

Before, I knew about Milan but i never had never imagined that Milan could be so beautiful,and so interesting.

I did´t know that Milan is the capital fashion city,I honestly I Really want to go because I like fashion.But I would like to visit Milan´s famous museum too

GLOSSARY

*within:Dentro

*masterpiece: Obra de arte

*triumph: Tiunfar

*opera buffs: Aficionados a la ópera

REFERENCEShttp://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mil%C3%A1n

http://www.aboutmilan.com/sobre-milan/la-ciudad-de-milan.html

http://www.milan.org.es/

http://www.practigo.eu/practica-profesional/italia-practico-milan/ciudad.htm