The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Milan:
Milan – capital of Lombardy and the second most populous city in Italy after Rome. Milan is considered a leading Alpha Global City,[1] with strengths in the arts, commerce, design, education, entertainment, fashion, finance, healthcare, media, services, research, and tourism. The city has long been named a fashion capital of the world and a world's design capital,[2] thanks to several international events and fairs, including Milan Fashion Week and the Milan Furniture Fair, which are currently among the world's biggest in terms of revenue, visitors and growth.[3][4][5] Milan is the destination of 8 million overseas visitors every year, attracted by its museums and art galleries that boast some of the most important collections in the world, including major works by Leonardo da Vinci.
General reference
[edit]- Pronunciation: /mɪˈlæn/ mil-AN, US also /mɪˈlɑːn/ mil-AHN;[6][7] Italian: Milano [miˈlaːno] ; Milanese: Milan [miˈlãː] [8][9]
- Common English name(s): Milan
- Official English name(s): City of Milan
- Adjectival(s): Milanese
- Demonym(s): Milanese
Geography of Milan
[edit]- Milan is:
- a city
- the capital of Lombardy
- a city
- Population of Milan: 1,357,599[10]
- Area of Milan:
- Atlas of Milan
Location of Milan
[edit]- Milan is situated within the following regions:
- Time zone(s): Central European Time (UTC+01), Central European Summer Time (UTC+02)
Environment of Milan
[edit]Landforms of Milan
[edit]Areas of Milan
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Zones of Milan
[edit]- Zone 1 of Milan
- Zone 2 of Milan
- Zone 3 of Milan
- Zone 4 of Milan
- Zone 5 of Milan
- Zone 6 of Milan
- Zone 7 of Milan
- Zone 8 of Milan
- Zone 9 of Milan
Districts of Milan
[edit]The districts of Milan, by zone:
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Locations in Milan
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- 10 Corso Como
- Biblioteca Ambrosiana
- Biblioteca di Brera
- Cimitero Monumentale di Milano
- Milan amphitheatre
- Planetario di Milano
- Walls of Milan
City gates of Milan
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Gardens and parks in Milan
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- Basilicas Park
- Giardini Pubblici Indro Montanelli
- Orto Botanico di Brera
- Orto Botanico di Cascina Rosa
- Parco Agricolo Sud Milano
- Parco Sempione
- Villa Litta Modignani
Museums and galleries in Milan
[edit]Museums and galleries in Milan
- Alfa Romeo Museum
- Armani/Silos
- Bagatti Valsecchi Museum
- Civic Aquarium
- Galleria d'Arte Moderna
- Gallerie di Piazza Scala
- Museo Civico di Storia Naturale di Milano
- Museo del Novecento
- Museo del Risorgimento
- Museo della Scienza e della Tecnologia "Leonardo da Vinci"
- Museo Diocesano
- Museo Poldi Pezzoli
- Museo Teatrale alla Scala
- Contemporary Art Pavilion
- Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
- Pinacoteca di Brera
- Sforza Castle
Public squares in Milan
[edit]Piazzas in Milan
Religious sites in Milan
[edit]Shopping malls in Milan
[edit]Streets and canals in Milan
[edit]Villas and palaces in Milan
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- Casa Campanini
- Casa degli Omenoni
- Casa di Riposo per Musicisti
- Casa Manzoni
- Casa Panigarola
- Castello Cova
- Palazzo dell'Arengario
- Palazzo della Banca Commerciale Italiana
- Palazzo Belgioioso
- Palazzo Borromeo
- Palazzo Carminati
- Palazzo Castiglioni
- Palazzo dei Giureconsulti
- Palazzo Mezzanotte
- Palazzo della Ragione
- Palazzo delle Scuole Palatine
- Palazzo del Senato
- Royal Palace of Milan
- Villa Belgiojoso Bonaparte
Demographics of Milan
[edit]Government and politics of Milan
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Government and politics of Milan
- Elections in Milan
- Government of Milan
- International relations
History of Milan
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History of Milan, by period
[edit]History of Milan, by subject
[edit]- Bava-Beccaris massacre
- Edict of Milan
- Five Days of Milan
- Golden Ambrosian Republic
- Great Plague of Milan
- Piazza Fontana bombing
- Rulers of Milan
Culture in Milan
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- Architecture of Milan
- Cuisine of Milan
- Fashion in Milan
- Languages of Milan
- Media in Milan
- Newspapers
- Radio stations
- Museums in Milan
- People from Milan
- Stolpersteine in Milan
- Symbols of Milan
Art in Milan
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![](https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3f/Milan_-_Scala_-_Facade.jpg/220px-Milan_-_Scala_-_Facade.jpg)
Ballet in Milan
[edit]Cinema of Milan
[edit]- Films set in Milan
Literature of Milan
[edit]Music of Milan
[edit]Theatre of Milan
[edit]Theatre school in Milan
Events and traditions in Milan
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- EICMA
- Expo 2015
- Fiera Milano
- Milan Fashion Week
- Milan Furniture Fair
- Milan International (1906)
- Oh bej! Oh bej!
- Milan Triennial
Religion in Milan
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Catholicism in Milan
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Catholicism in Milan
- Bishop of Milan
- Diocese of Milan
- Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Milan
- Chiaravalle Abbey
- Garegnano Charterhouse
- Mirasole Abbey
Cathedrals in Milan
[edit]Basilicas in Milan
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- Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio
- Basilica di San Calimero
- San Carlo al Corso
- Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio
- Basilica of San Lorenzo
- San Marco
- Santa Maria delle Grazie
- Santa Maria della Passione
- San Nazaro in Brolo
- Basilica of San Simpliciano
- Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore
- San Vincenzo in Prato
- San Vittore al Corpo
Churches in Milan
[edit]- San Angelo
- San Antonio Abate
- San Barnaba
- San Bernardino alle Ossa
- San Cristoforo sul Naviglio
- San Fedele
- San Giorgio al Palazzo
- San Giovanni in Conca
- San Gottardo
- Santa Maria del Carmine
- Santa Maria della Pace
- Santa Maria Incoronata
- Santa Maria presso San Celso
- Santa Maria presso San Satiro
- San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
- San Pietro in Gessate
- San Sebastiano
- San Sepolcro
- Oratorio di San Protaso
- Rotonda della Besana
Sports in Milan
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- Basketball in Milan
- Football in Milan
- Association football in Milan
- Milan Derby
- Running in Milan
- Sports venues in Milan
Economy and infrastructure of Milan
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- Banking in Milan
- Business district of Milan
- Hotels in Milan
- Restaurants and cafés in Milan
- Tourism in Milan
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Transportation in Milan
[edit]Transport in Milan Airports in Milan
Rail transport in Milan
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- ATM (Azienda Trasporti Milanesi)
- Trenord
- Railway stations in Milan
- Trams in Milan
- Trolleybuses in Milan
Milan Metro
[edit]Milan suburban railway service
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Bicycle sharing systems in Milan
[edit]Education in Milan
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- Public education in Milan
- Academies in Milan
- Universities in Milan
Healthcare in Milan
[edit]Hospitals in Milan
- Ospedale Niguarda Ca' Granda
- Policlinico of Milan
- San Raffaele Hospital
- European Institute of Oncology
- Martinitt
- Ospedale Luigi Sacco
- Pio Albergo Trivulzio
See also
[edit]References
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