A Trip to Milan: What to Know and What to Wear

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What to know about Milan, Italy:

Milan: 7 things to know before you go | CNN

Milan: 7 things to know before you go

By Silvia Marchetti, CNN

CNN —

You could be forgiven for thinking that Italy’s second city is about fashion and finance.

But go beyond the banks and boutiques, and Milan offers a world of underground secrets, surreal meals, and silence when its party scene gets too much.

Above all, Milan offers an experience of Italy that sometimes feels very un-Italian.

Here are a few things to know before you go:

1. All roads lead away from Rome

Rome might be Italy’s eternal city, but it has an intense rivalry with Milan.

While Rome is the seat of political power, Milan has the banks, the stock exchange, and Italy’s powerhouses of style.