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Milan Travel Guide
Milan is, financially, the most important city in Italy and the province of Lombardy. Together with Paris it is one of the fashion capitals of the world: a paradise for shopping, Opera and night life.
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Highlights
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Background
Historically, Milan was for a long time an independent state subject to the power of French and Austrian forces. During the 19th century it was conquered by Piedmont and became part of Italy.
In the 20th century, Milan became the most industrialized city in Italy, and is now Italy's foremost financial centre.
At first contact, Milanese life can seem a bit hectic and Milanese people a bit brusque, especially compared to the rest of Italy. This because Milanese are no-nonsense people, at least the original ones. But with coeur in man, their heart in their hands, meaning a tradition of generosity.
