Why visit
Milan is Italy's design and finance capital. The Last Supper, the Duomo's roof terraces, Brera's gallery and aperitivo, and the Navigli canals at night.
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Milan at a glance
City population
1.4 million
Metro: 3.2 million
Elevation
120 m
394 ft
Time zone
UTC+1 (UTC+2 DST)
Europe/Rome
Airport
MXP
Milan Malpensa
Founded
c. 600 BCE (Celtic, later Roman Mediolanum)
Getting around
Metro (5 lines), trams, buses
Signature dish
Risotto alla milanese, cotoletta, panettone
Neighborhoods for travelers
BreraNavigliPorta VeneziaIsola
Italy at a glance
Country center
42.8°, 12.8°
Coast
Has coastline
Country area
301,336 km²
116,346 mi²
Country population
58.9 million
195/km²
Subregion
Southern Europe
Currency
Euro (€)
EUR
Dial
+39
Language
Italian
Demonym
Italian
Internet
.it
UN
Member state
ISO code
IT / ITA
Where in the world
42.8° - 12.8°
Italy
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Did you know
- Milan's Duomo has 135 spires and 3,400 statues, the most of any cathedral in the world; it took almost 600 years to complete.
- La Scala opera house has been the world's most prestigious opera venue since its opening in 1778.
- Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper" fresco is painted on the wall of the Santa Maria delle Grazie refectory; reservations are required months in advance.
- Italy has more UNESCO World Heritage Sites than any other country (60+).
- Venice is built on over 100 small islands in a lagoon, connected by 400+ bridges.
Bordering Italy
Traveler notes
- Last Supper tickets sell out months ahead
- Design Week (April) transforms the city
- High-speed rail to Venice, Florence, Rome
Plan checks
- Build a three-day plan before extending. Most travel cities are easy to undersell to yourself.
- Check seasonal timing: high season can triple costs on some coastal destinations.
- Reserve top restaurants 2–4 weeks out and plan two standout meals per city.
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Facts last reviewed June 2026 against GeoNames and national statistics sources. See the editorial policy for how destination data is maintained.
Frequently asked about Milan
What currency is used in Milan?
Milan uses the Euro (€), ISO code EUR.
What languages are spoken in Italy?
The primary language is Italian.
What is the international calling code for Italy?
The calling code is +39.
What airport serves Milan?
Milan Malpensa (IATA: MXP).
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