Weekend in Milan, experience the modern face of Italy
Milano! The Italian city that you either love or hate. Well, after a recent visit, I am still stuck somewhere in between. Yet, nobody can deny that there is something special about this fast-paced metropolis, which brims with history, culture, creativity, and business. Milan is today’s of Italy.
Why to visit
Milan has been traditionally considered less charming than other Italian cities, mainly because of the city’s industrial background and architecture. Indeed, Milan’s beauty is not as apparent as that of Florence, Rome, or Venice. However, its grace is more esoteric, a secret well protected by locals, and highly craved to be discovered by tourists. But it takes only a stroll around the center to realize that Milan is all about elegance and sophistication.
Milan is Italy’s financial hub and economic driver. Its privileged geographic position in the north of Italy, bordering with traditionally strong economies, has led the capital of the Lombardy region to flourish through the ages in the sectors of fashion, commerce, and finance. Rumor has it that for every church in Rome, there is one bank in Milan!
Even nowadays, Milan’s growing economy has led the city to bloom in arts, culture, and gastronomy, and the city keeps rebuilding itself, even more, attracting a multinational crowd and foreign investments. The Isola and Porta Nuova districts are perfect examples of the city’s economic development-futuristic skyscrapers and green residential buildings surrounded by parks are widespread in the area, evidencing that the city is continuously changing.
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-Yemenaris
