Overview: Milan is often referred to as Europe's creative capital. Milano could almost be italian for 'shopping' as in the city it is almost a religious experience with Via Montenapoleone, with its' italian and international designer shops, being at its' heart. Theatre, cinema, clubbing and eating out also contribute to the tempting list of activities on offer to the visitor. There are very many impressive modern and historic buildings in Milan. City population 1.4 million.
Climate: The weather in Milan is mild, being neither too hot and nor too cold. However, there are occasional heat-waves and cold snaps. During the entire month of August the city experiences a calm as the Milanese head for the nearby hills and lakes.
Sights to visit:
Duomo - Having taken 4 centuries to finish, the cathedral, the third largest in the world, provides the focal point for the Piazza Duomo
Galleria - A shopping experience worth exploring (accessed from Piazza Duomo)
Santa Maria delle Grazie - Home of Leonardo Da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'
Castello Sforzeco - a fortress built in 1368 that later became an elegant Renaissance residence
Teatro alla Scala Opera House - built in 1776 and home of many famous operatic performances
Gran Premio di Monza - Near to Milan, Italy's Grand Prix is held at Monza
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Castello Sforzesco (Castle) |
Il Duomo (The Cathedral) |
Teatro alla Scala (Opera House) |
Real Estate:
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Perfectly located for access to the italian lakes as well as good transport links to the northen italian cities (incl. Verona & Venice) Milan is an ideal place to buy a house / home or to be used as a vacation rental.
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Getting around Milan
- On foot - walking around the centre is a good way to get your bearings
- By road - Affordable car hire is available although driving around the city can feel like being on a race track. Parking is available but often difficult to find an empty space
- By taxi - taxi services operate
- By bus - bus services operate throughout the city. Tickets can be bought in 'Tabac' shops
Location
Milan is located in Lombardy, in the north of Italy close to the italian lakes of Como and Garda.
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Getting to Milan, Lombardy, Italy:
By air - Low cost airlines now also fly into
Milan Malpensa Airport MXP Airports Guide
Milan Linate Airport LIN Airports Guide
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Italy Real Estate News - updated 5th Nov '09
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Italian market improving all the time
Italian real estate hasn’t undergone the same fall from grace as seen in other parts of Europe, and recent news indicates that the view in Italy is improving, especially in the commercial sector.
Published: 05-Nov-09 |
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Italy fashions a stable market
Whilst the rest of Europe clatters about amongst the devastation of the economic fall out, the Italian real estate market seems to squint at the rest of us and then slip back wondering what all the fuss is about.
Published: 22-Oct-09 |
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Buyers roam Italian property market
Figures last month indicate a real growing interest in Italian real estate, according to the Prime Location International Search index.
Published: 21-Oct-09 |
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