Milan is a cityin Italyand the capital of the region of Lombardyand of the province of Milan. The city proper has a population of about 1,315,000, while the urban area is the largest in Italy and the fifth largest in the European Unionwith a population of 4,345,000 over an area of 2,370 km2 (915 sq mi). The Milan metropolitan area, by far the largest in Italy, is estimated by the OECD to have a population of 7,400,000.
The city is the main industrial, commercial, and financial centre of Italy and a leadingglobal city of fashion and design.Its business district hosts theBorsa Italiana(Italy's main stock exchange) and the headquarters of the largest national banks and companies.Milan's museums, theatres and landmarks (including theMilan Cathedral, the fifth-largest cathedral in the world, andSanta Maria delle Grazie, decorated withLeonardo da Vincipaintings such asThe Last Supper, aUNESCO World Heritage Site) attract over 8 million visitors annually.
