Explore the city of Milan, a center of commerce, culture, and industry
Milan is widely regarded as the mecca of Italian commerce, culture, and fashion.
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NARRATOR: This bridge takes us to nearby Milan. Milan is the most important city of northern Italy, a center of commerce, culture, and industry.
Milan is located just south of the Alps, which can be seen on the horizon.
Milan is noted for its shopping facilities, such as this beautiful Vittorio Emanuele passage in the city center.
Italian fashion design--both in clothing and shoes--often sets the standards for the rest of the world. It is an important branch of industry, successfully competing on the markets in Europe and overseas.
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And the famous La Scala, one of the world's leading opera houses, is here in Milan.
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Milan is located just south of the Alps, which can be seen on the horizon.
Milan is noted for its shopping facilities, such as this beautiful Vittorio Emanuele passage in the city center.
Italian fashion design--both in clothing and shoes--often sets the standards for the rest of the world. It is an important branch of industry, successfully competing on the markets in Europe and overseas.
[Music in]
And the famous La Scala, one of the world's leading opera houses, is here in Milan.
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