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 30th Jan 2011
Reduced real estate boots up recovery in Italy
Italian real estate has been one of the slowest markets to be hit by the global events of the past 18 months, & until recently was looking fairly slow on the recovery uptake too.
Published: 21-Apr-10 |
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Russian investors warming their toes in Italy
It’s puzzling as to why UK investors have been shying away from Italy's real estate market, given the fact that the value of property in the country hasn’t seen the turbulence felt elsewhere in the world.
Published: 30-Mar-10 |
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Italy – Safe as houses
The Italian real estate market is being touted as one of the most stable and a must for any risk adverse investor looking to buy abroad.
Published: 27-Jan-10 |
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A piece a Italy tempts investors
Italian real estate is gaining popularity according to Primelocation.com who have released figures based on their search engine results.
Published: 07-Jan-10 |
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Italian property market looking gooood!
Italian real estate has remained one cool customer during the mighty volcanic eruption of the world’s economies and investment in that market, even now, appears to represent sound stability that is hard to beat.
Published: 14-Dec-09 |
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Cease a deal in Italy
The Italian real estate market is set to benefit from the proceeds of a tax allowance which will see small business and companies repatriate euros back into the country.
Published: 08-Dec-09 |
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