Milan is famous as one of the world’s most influential fashion capitals, so make some room in your wardrobe and get ready for a makeover. Milan is a major cultural centre in Italy, with world-class museums and galleries, the Duomo Cathedral, ancient churches, and impressive architecture of opulent Italian villas. After viewing da Vinci’s Last Supper, try Lombardi specials like ossobuco and risotto alla Milanese in one of the neighbourhood restaurants. Milan is the perfect starting point for exploring the prettiest landscapes of northern Italy.
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Facts| Population: | Comune 1.37 million (2025)
Metro 6.1 million (2025) |
| Currency: | 1 Euro, € = 100 cents |
| Emergency Numbers: | Fire brigade: 115
Medical: 118
Police: 112
Pharmacies Hotline: 800 801185 |
| Newspapers: | Easy Milan: easymilano.com
Euronews: www.euronews.com/tag/milano
La Repubblica: milano.repubblica.it
Corriere della Sera: milano.corriere.it |
| Website: | www.yesmilano.it/en » |
| Opening Hours: | Shops in Milan are usually open 9am–1pm and 3pm–8pm with some variations depending on the time of year. The stores that are off the main shopping streets are usually closed on Mondays or only open after lunch, around 3pm. Large department stores and some of the famous fashion houses are usually open all day. |
| Tourist Information: | InfoMilano
Piazza Duomo 14
Daily 10am–6pm
+39 02 884 55555 |
