MILAN, ITALY

Milan is divided into 9 distinct zones that radiate out from the Historical Center (Zona 1) to the periphery. They are identified numerically by the local council, but also have names, and each zone includes many different neighborhoods and quarters. Although every area is not listed here, each plays its own special role in the history of Milan; from the importantissimo historical center to the modern "dormitory quarters" of San Siro.

Centro Storico & Brera

The Historical Center incorporates the fashion district (called the Quadrilatero d'Oro), Castello Sforzesco, the glorious Piazza della Scala, the inviting neighborhood of Brera, and other areas of historical and commercial interest. Many people actually live in the city center, but they find that there are some disadvantages involved in living there, e.g. lack of parking spaces, supermarkets and dry cleaner's, and the rent can be incredibly high. On the upside, there is always plenty to do: there are many excellent restaurants and bars within walking... more