Milan

Milan is a city in northern Italy and the capital of Lombardy. It is known for fashion, design, finance, and landmarks such as the Duomo and Santa Maria delle Grazie.

Milan Cathedral: A Gothic cathedral in Milan, distinguished by its elaborate marble façade and forest of spires. Its long construction shaped the city’s central square and skyline.
Duchy of Milan: A state in northern Italy ruled by the Visconti and Sforza dynasties and later foreign powers. Its court made Milan a major political and artistic center.
Milan Fashion Week: A recurring fashion-industry event in Milan where designers present seasonal collections. The event gives the city a central role in the global fashion calendar.
Lombardy: A region of northern Italy whose capital is Milan. Milan is Lombardy’s administrative center and largest city.
Rome: The capital of Italy, located in the country’s central-western region of Lazio. Rome is the national political capital, while Milan leads much of Italy’s finance and fashion.
Santa Maria delle Grazie: A church and Dominican convent in Milan that houses Leonardo da Vinci’s mural The Last Supper. The convent’s refectory contains Milan’s best-known Renaissance artwork.
Visconti family: A noble family that ruled Milan from the 13th through the 15th century. The Visconti established Milan’s territorial power and commissioned its cathedral.
Salone del Mobile: An annual furniture and design fair held in Milan since 1961. The fair draws international design firms and visitors to the city.
Po Valley: A broad, densely populated plain in northern Italy drained by the Po River and its tributaries. Milan lies in this fertile and industrialized lowland.
Venice: A city in northeastern Italy built across islands in a lagoon. Venice’s maritime and lagoon setting contrasts with Milan’s inland metropolitan character.

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