Milan, the capital of Lombardy, is Italy’s second most populous city, as well as the country’s economic capital. Dynamic and cosmopolitan,it stands at the intersection of business, creativity, and innovation, a point of reference of global fashion and finance. Yet beyond its modern skyline and truly global energy, Milan reveals a rich history, with an endless array of ancient, classical, and medieval sights, shaped by more than 26 centuries of culture, art, and tradition.