General Information on Milan

Although Milan is a relatively simple city to visit - when planning a trip there will always be a doubt or two that surfaces. Here we'll try to answer some of the more common questions you may have when planning your trip to Milan.

Travel Advice

Entry requirements such as passports, visas and other necessary documents to travel to Italy and visit Milan depending on yout nationality.

Opening Times

The opening times of stores and attractions in Milan are long enough for tourists to be able to combine shopping with cultural attractions.

Language

The official language spoken in Milan and the rest of Italy is Italian. However, in the Lombard region citizens also speak Milanese, a dialect of Italian.

Climate

Milan has a temperate climate with hot, humid summers and cold, foggy winters. Discover Milan’s weather averages by months and seasons.

Public Holidays

Find out when Milan celebrates its holidays and observances before traveling to the city, so that you can plan your holidays accordingly.

Prices

Daily costs in Milan are quite expensive. Find out how much food, restaurants, transport and other products cost so that you can calculate your budget..

History of Milan

Discover the history of Milan from its foundation by the Celtic tribes to the present day, and how it has become one of Italy’s most important cities.

Milan in Numbers

Milan is the second largest city in Italy after Rome, and its urban centre has 1.3 million inhabitants with a metropolitan area of more than 7 million, one of the most populated areas in all Europe.

Money

As in the majority of the countries in the European Union, the official money in Italy is the Euro.

Electricity and Plugs

The plugs in Italy are the same as those in the rest of Europe - Two pin, Type C, 220V.

Healthcare

If you are from the European Union, you may use the medical centres of Italy for free with your European Health Insurance Card. If you are from outside the European Union you may have to pay for your healthcare, and medical insurance is advised as this can be extremely expensive.