| Located along the Olona River and one of the largest Italian cities,
Milan is long recognized as a center of worldwide fashion and design,
and the beautiful Italian city draws millions of visitors each year with
its stunning architecture, historical landmarks and world-class shopping
areas.
Divided into nine districts, visitors to Milan enjoy a variety of
iconic landmarks throughout the city including the La Scala Opera House,
Basilica of St. Ambrogio, and the Biblioteca Ambrosiana, which houses a
collection of Leonardo da Vinci's books, manuscripts and drawings. Many
visitors also enjoy the city's premier shopping district of Via
Montenapoleone, widely regarded as the center of Milanese, and
worldwide, fashion and design. Visitors and locals alike enjoy the
city's rich and indulgent regional specialty cuisine, which consists
mainly of fine, artisan dairy items, such as cream, cheeses, milk and
butter, all found in the many cafes and restaurants around the city, in
addition to a lively and varied nightlife found in the late-night bars,
pubs, live music and dance venues found throughout the city.
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