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Back in time, Milan was the capital of the Western Roman Empire, the Duchy of Milan and the Kingdom of Lombardy-Venetia. Nowadays, only a few traces of the Roman period remain in the city.

One of the reasons for the fall of the Roman Empire was the barbaric invasions coming from Northern Europe and Asia. In 539 AD Milan was sacked and its role of capital was lost. 

During the XII century a remarkable independence movement - called the Comuni, developed in many towns of Northern Italy. The Comuni fought against the hegemony of the German emperors. Milan economically dominated in the region and has played a major role in the Comuni movement.

The period of democratic government came to an end when power was seized by the old Milanese Visconti family from 1277 to 1447. They gave the city political and cultural supremacy and international renown.  Under Visconti rule, the construction of the Duomo and of the Castle began.

After 1447 there were 3 years of republican rule. In 1450, Francesco Sforza, son-in-law of the last Visconti duke and captain of the Milanese army, took over command of Milan. The Sforza family's rule coincided with the Renaissance years in the country.

In the early XVI century, Northern Italy became one of the territories contested by the French and the Spanish monarchies. The Spanish prevailed, and the city was governed by them for nearly two centuries.

The great European wars of the late XVII and early XVIII centuries brought Milan under the domination of the Austrian Imperial dynasty of the Hapsburgs. The city experienced a recovery which encompassed its economy, the functioning of its public administration, culture and arts, education and scientific development.

During the wars that followed the French Revolution of 1789, Milan came under French control. It became capital of the Cisalpine Republic and, thereafter, of the so-called 'Regno Italico', which was governed by relatives of Napoleon and comprised nearly the whole of Northern Italy.                         

In 1815 the Austrians returned to Milan after Napoleon's defeat. In 1848 the city rebelled against the Austro-Hungarians. In 1859 it became part of the Savoy Kingdom.   

In the Kingdom of Italy Milan rapidly became a financial and industrial centre. The city center of Milan was soon taken over by banks and insurance companies.

In 1919 in Milan was founded the Fascist party. During Fascism were built the Stazione Centrale (Central Station) and the Triennale.

Milan has emerged as Italy's major centre for commerce, finance, publishing and as the country capital of the fashion, design, media and advanced service sectors.

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Milan is the most expensive Italian city for rental rooms

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Aug 23, 2024 17:13
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You may be fined for feeding pigeons in this part of the Milan metropolis

The citizen brazenly decided to throw crumbs at the birds despite being caught in the act by the mayor himself

Apr 15, 2024 13:36
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Transport strikes to affect Italy on these January dates

The labour protests will disrupt trams, buses, subways, air traffic and even taxis

Jan 19, 2024 16:59
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When will Milan’s newest metro line open in its full length?

The construction of the M4 began in 2012 and after some delays, there’s finally a definite horizon for its completion this year

Jan 10, 2024 16:39
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Trade unions postpone Italy’s transport strike to 15 December

It’s all turning into a game of wits between the country’s transport ministry and the public transit workers

Nov 27, 2023 13:25
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24-hour national transport strike brewing up in Italy on 27 November

It will affect local public transit services in major cities of the country

Nov 22, 2023 18:04
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Italy / Milan / Public Spaces / Social City

Milan to quiet down the night by banning outdoor drinking

The new restriction will apply to the Porta Venezia district

Oct 31, 2023 13:34
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Milan mulls banning cars from central area

If this comes to fruition, the Italian city would follow in the footsteps of Stockholm

Oct 24, 2023 13:47
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Italy / Milan / Rome / Mobility

This Friday, national strike will disrupt Italy’s public transport

The school sector in the country will also be affected as, simultaneously, teachers plan to walk out of their duties that day

Oct 17, 2023 13:32
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Milan's Galleria del Corso gets renovated for its centennial anniversary

It’s one of the several iconic arcade shopping centres of the Italian city

Sep 28, 2023 16:33
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Italy / Milan / Rome / Mobility / Social City

On 29 September, national strike will disrupt public transport in Rome and Milan

Other big Italian cities will also be affected by the labour dispute so plan your day accordingly

Sep 26, 2023 18:04
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Italy / Milan / Culture and Tourism / Green City

Milan to turn storm-struck trees into works of art

A monument to the destructive power of nature and our need to live in harmony with it

Sep 25, 2023 18:05
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Rome / Venice / Culture and Tourism / Best of Europe / Public Spaces

Ten weird laws in force in Italian cities

Sometimes quirky, sometimes funny, sometimes outrageous, we should see them as markers of particular incidents in the past

Jul 14, 2023 17:38
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Culture and Tourism / Development

Lombardy wants to rename Milan’s Malpensa Airport after Silvio Berlusconi

The idea was raised in the regional council of Lombardy as a way to honour the legacy of the late politician

Jun 22, 2023 17:18
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Economy and Finance / Politics and Reforms

Milan Police to notify drivers of parking fines by phone and not by car windshield ticket

This will be another boost to digitalization, but this time using a stick rather than a carrot

Mar 29, 2023 13:47
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Rome / Politics and Reforms

Italy’s two most populous regions - firmly right-wing after elections

Lombardy and Lazio held two-day regional elections but the voter turnout wasn’t the greatest

Feb 14, 2023 13:49
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Culture and Tourism / Public Spaces

SanMetro: Milan’s first music festival taking place in the subway

It is meant as a response and companion piece to the annual San Remo festival - Italy’s premier pop music event

Feb 06, 2023 13:02
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Culture and Tourism / Economy and Finance

The first Tommy Hilfiger café in the world opens in Milan

It makes perfect sense, given the vibrant café and fashion cultures in that country

Feb 03, 2023 11:35
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Milan could slow down to 30 km/h from 2024

The Italian city might join a rank of other European municipalities that have calmed their car traffic this way

Jan 10, 2023 17:09
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Development / Public Spaces

New Milan Conservatory will integrate forest and music

The aptly named Bosco della Musica will seek to regenerate an ex-industrial site with greenery and culture

Nov 04, 2022 15:32
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Mobility / Public Spaces

Milan to curb e-scooters and operators next year

The goal is to introduce more regulation in a mobility market that’s gone a bit Wild West

Oct 27, 2022 18:13
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Innovation and Research / Welfare and Health

Milan: first city in Europe to have taxis sanitized by UV technology

Just in time for the upcoming flu and Covid season

Oct 21, 2022 14:24
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Innovation and Research / Public Spaces

Robot helps Milanese children cross the street safely

There is a new player on the road traffic scene that drivers will have to take into account

Oct 12, 2022 17:53
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Economy and Finance

An average flat in Milan costs 166 salaries

With that factor, the city now ranks as the most un-affordable in terms of housing in all of Italy

Oct 10, 2022 17:51
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Economy and Finance / Education and Sport

Milan is the most expensive Italian city for students…by far

The COVID pandemic provided only a temporary brake on the seemingly untameable accommodation market

Aug 22, 2022 17:54
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Italy / Milan / Digital transformation / Mobility

Milan Police helps you recover your stolen bike through Facebook

Using social media to restore justice and put some visibility to a persistent criminal activity

Aug 03, 2022 13:43
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Rome / Digital transformation / Mobility

Bad e-scooter riders in Rome and Milan will have to do a driving course

This is the first time that type of concept will be tried out in Europe

Jul 26, 2022 12:21
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Innovation and Research / Mobility

Milan ready to test the first automated drone delivery system in Italy

The fully electric drone called Yape has the potential to fix many of the problems with last-mile deliveries

Jul 20, 2022 16:51
Denis Balgaranov
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Italy / Milan / Green City

Milan says no to plastic confetti

The city has passed an ordinance that will encourage more responsible and sustainable celebrations

Jul 12, 2022 16:28
Tzvetozar Vincent Iolov
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Italy / Milan / Turin / Venice / Green City

Northern Italy enters state of emergency due to drought

Five of the regions located there will receive funding, but that might only be the first step in times of need

Jul 05, 2022 12:18

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