Milan, the Second Largest City in Italy
Although Milan claims "second" place to being the largest city in Italy, it's not second class. Milan has much to offer to the traveler who's visiting Italy, and is well worth a visit. Being the country's capital in business, fashion, music and design, Milan offers amazing attractions which combine both the past and present.
One and a half million people populate the Northern city. Located south of the Italian Alps, Milan is very close to several other cities and attractions such as Venice and Florence, great skiing and the seashore villages of Liguria and Cinque Terre. Each are just a few short hours (or less) away, which makes Milan a great place to live or tour. History of Milan