About the city...
As the capital of Lombardy, Milan has a population of 1.3 million people, while the urban area is the fifth largest in the E.U. with an estimated population of 4.3 million. It is the biggest industrial city of Italy with many different industrial sectors, but more importantly it has become a magnetic point for designers, artists, photographers and models. Milan has an ancient city centre with high and interesting buildings and palazzos, that is why so many people from all over the world want to see the city of glamour.
For a virtual tour and some pictures, click here
Map
Find your way in Milan and all the major locations of ERES 2010 with this
map.
Survive the urban jungle! Find the best way to get to your final destination by
urban transportation.
How to get to Bocconi campus,
click here
Climate
The region enjoys a classic Mediterranean climate – hot in summer (June-August)
and cool in winter (December – February). In general it is dry in the flatlands,
although it can rain anytime of the year with brief thunderstorms.
Month |
May |
June |
July |
Average high °C (°F) | 22 (72) | 26 (79) | 29 (84) |
Average low °C (°F) | 11 (52) | 15 (59) | 17 (63) |
Precipitation mm (inches) | 97 (3.81) | 65 (2.56) | 68 (2.68) |
Humidity % | 72 | 71 | 71 |
For more detailed weather forecast, click here.
Museums
If you are still thirsty of knowledge and want to know what is interesting to
visit, here is some relief.
Sightseeing, Nightlife, Restaurants & cafes, Shopping, Travel
Milan is the capital of the Italian fashion. In the so-called "fashion district"
(Via Montenapoleone, via della Spiga, Corso Venezia, Via Sant'Andrea) you can
find the boutiques of the most known names of the Italian stylists,
click here.