Quick Facts
Setting: Urban
Population (core): 3.4M
Population (metro): 6.7M
Best time to visit: Year-round
Top Sights
Columns of St. Lawrence
The Columns of San Lorenzo, 16 Corinthian columns from the 2nd century, stand in front of Milan's Basilica of San Lorenzo. Moved in the 4th century from a nearby pagan temple, they symbolize the city's rich history as the ancient capital of the Western Roman Empire.
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Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore
Imposing early-Christian church housing an octagonal chapel decorated with 5th-century mosaics.
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Santuario di Santa Maria dei Miracoli presso San Celso
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Parco Giovanni Paolo II
Compact urban green space with 2 basilicas, a wide lawn & an area for dogs.
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Arco di Porta Romana
Historic fortified stone wall & gate built to protect the city in the 16th century.
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