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General Facts and History on Milan

Milan is the second largest city in Italy and is located in the plains of Lombardy. Milan is known as one of the fashion and design capital of the world. In 1906 the city hosted the World Exposition and in 2015 the city will host the Universal Expo. The residents of Milan are known as "Milanese." The population in Milan is 1.3 million in the municipality but in the urban area of Milan it is about 4.5 million.

Milan goes all the way back to 400 BC, this is when the Gauls settled in the area of the "Po Plains." In 222 BC the city was conquered by the Romans and was then named Mediolanum, it then became a permanent Latin colony in 89 BC and then the regional capital in 15 BC. After 313 AD when Emperor Constantine issued the allowance of Christianity, many churches were built and the first bishop was announced which was Ambrogio. After Ambrogio was announced bishop became a church named the Ambrosian Church.

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Top Attractions of Milan

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is known as a typical 19th century  public building which is used for events now. It first began in 1864, then came a series of competitions for the design which was won by Giuesppe Mengoni. Supporting the dome on the building are large plaster eagles which are 47 m high and made of complete iron and corrugated glass. The octagon floor was completely repaired in 1966 with rare marble mosaic. In the marble mosaic there is the symbol of the city of Turin which is a black bull with worn genitals. The little things are noticed most about the interior such as the telamons and caryatids and the Neo-Renaissance style stucco and graffiti.

The Torre Velasca is known to be a breathtaking building and has a great view from the top. It is the most famous and the most talked about skyscraper and it is located right in the middle of Milan. This building was designed by BBPR studio which stands for Banfi, Belgiojoso, Peressutti, Rogers. They began the process of the building in 1950 and it was completed 8 years later. This building is considered part of the first generation of the Italian modern architecture, but still a part of the Milanese context. It is about 100 meters tall and has the shape of a mushroom. This building stands out in the city skyline due to the fact that all other buildings are made of domes and other towers. Most visitors say the building reminds them of a typical medieval castle.

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Tours in Milan, Italy

Milan City Hop-on Hop-off Tour- This tour lets visitors discover Milan with two different tour routes. The tour takes visitors to see all the main sights on an open top double-decker bus. The bus stops at 12 different places for people to hop on and hop off. Visitors can hope on and hop off as many times as they would like between the 12 stops. The two tour routes are interconnected to it is easy to hop between the two routes as well. Line A route takes about 75 minutes as well as departs from each stop every 75 minutes. Line B route takes about 90 minutes and departs from each stop every 45 minutes.

Private Tour: Grand Designs of Milan is a tour for visitors that are passionate about Italian design. Its a combination of traditional and modern design ranging from museums, galleries, hotels, and monuments that show you the best Italian design. On this tour you visit showrooms, concept stores, workshops, and ateliers. When booking the tour you can list any personal favorites or interests so your guide can be sure to cater to your interests and be prepared for you. It can be anything from art, eco, food or fashion, industrial, interior, light or garden design, Milan has any kind of taste for design for anyone. The tour leaves from the Piazza Della Scala, its easy to find and your guide will be waiting for you to arrive. The tour lasts anywhere from 3 to 4 hours and returns to the same departure place.

Milan by Night Tour is a tour as the sun sets over the city of Milan visitors can watch the night life come together as a backdrop of illuminated lights some to life on a guided coach tour. It could be anything from fine dinning, clubs, bars or live music that interests you or even just a glance of how the locals enjoy their nightlife. This tour is about 90 minutes long and will give you a look at Milanese nightlife. The tour leaves from the bus stop that is located at Foro Bonaparte and departs at 8pm. It lasts about 3 hours and returns to its original spot of departure.