Milan, a vibrant city
Milan, the second largest metropolis of Italy, is a modern European cultural city whose urban cosmopolitan lifestyle exists in perfect harmony with history and culture. Milan is the powerhouse of Italy: it produces a large percentage of Italy's Gross National Product and of its domestic research. It is home to 10 universities and every year it attracts over 4 million tourists.
The Romans called Milan "Mediolanum" due to its position at the centre of the main communication routes of the time. Today, it is still one of Europe's most accessible and welcoming cities: 200 destinations linked by 364,000 flights a year, 380 hotels with over 21,000 guest rooms. An immense system that comprises not only manufacturing, but also services, culture, entertainment, art, cinema, television, NGOs, fashion, sport and research.
Milan has ancient origins; it was the capital of the Western Roman Empire and boasts a unique, world-famous artistic heritage, of which the best known is Leonardo da Vinci's Last Supper. Today the international centre of fashion and design, and a shopper's paradise, Milan is a vibrant, trendy city, brimming with things to do and with a constantly changing scenario of clubs, bars and restaurants. The convention center chosen for our meeting nicely reflects the main characteristics of this city. It is centrally located and allows reaching in a few minutes the impressive Dome’s plaza, the famous La Scala opera house, wonderful historical buildings, and the busy and amazing life of the center of this city.
And… lastly, Milan is not only the city but also its truly enviable backdrop, Lombardy. Dotted with charming cities of art, it is the region with the greatest expanse of natural parks and magnificent lakes - such as Lake Como - surrounded by mountains that attract numerous hikers and skiers. Without forgetting the rich flavours of Lombardy's internationally renowned foods and wines. All this just over two-three hours from Venice, Florence and Genoa.
Milan really does have something for everyone.