Fun facts about Milan
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Milan was founded with the Celtic name of Medhelanon, which means 'in the middle, central'.
Milan
Italy
Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026.
From the “Etymology” section
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The sanctuary of Medhelanon was aligned according to precise astronomical points and used for religious gatherings.
Milan
Italy
Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026.
From the “History” section
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Milan's highest point is 122 meters (400 feet) above sea level.
Milan
Italy
Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026.
From the “Geography” section
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Milan's Cathedral, built between 1386 and 1877, is the largest church in Italy.
Milan
Italy
Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026.
From the “Cityscape” section
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The Great Plague of Milan in 1629–31 claimed the lives of an estimated 60,000 people out of a population of 130,000.
Milan
Italy
Milan is the regional capital of Lombardy, in northern Italy, and the seat of the Metropolitan City of Milan. It is the second-most populous city in Italy after Rome, with a population of 1,362,863 in 2026.
From the “History” section
Text from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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