Milano offers various alternatives to move around. The city’s surface is not very vast, it is a plain area and this makes it easy to travel, by foot as well as by other means of transportation. Public Transportation Milan’s subway, bus and tram system makes getting around Milan very easy and inexpensive. A single journey urban ticket, which covers travel in urban Milan is 2 euros. Ticket prices are the same on the subway, bus and tram and are only…
Milan is a city of contrasts, with areas that are sexy, glamorous and creative and others that are dull, foggy and industrial – and its neighbourhoods are equally distinctive. From romantic Brera to new-generation Isola, here are the coolest areas to visit. Deciding where to live in Milan will depend on your budget and what is important to you as far as the type of environment you are looking for. Modern urban living If you like modern urban living with…
Higher Education Milan is famous for its three universities– Polytechnic University of Milan, The Bocconi University, University of Milan & University of Milan-Bicocca. The Polytechnic University of Milan is one of Italy’s best engineering universities with top-notch facilities and professors from around the world. The Bocconi University is a private university that offers undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in economics, management, marketing and law. It’s in the centre of Milan and has an excellent reputation. If you’re looking to study humanities or social sciences, then the University of Milan is perfect…
Despite its cosmopolitan vocation, Milan has still a very strong Italian character. Lifestyle Milan is dominated by the traditional Italian way of living with a touch of internationality. Despite the presence of expats in Milan, you should expect to predominantly be in the presence of Italian people. The mid-morning coffee ritual at one of the myriad of cafes where you can quickly enjoy an espresso or a cappuccino at the counter; the cigarette break (yes, smoking is still widespread and not…