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Milan, the second-largest city in Italy and the capital of Lombardy.

Milan (Italian: Milano) is the second-largest city in Italy and the capital of Lombardy. The city proper has a population of about 1.35 million, while its urban area is the 5th largest in the EU and the largest in Italy with an estimated population of about 5.2 million.

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How to get rid of the men who ask for money in Milan?

The men are mostly located in Duomo Square (Piazza del Duomo). They try to tie something to tourists' wrists and ask for money. I have fallen out with them many times. Also my friends who visit Milan, encounter the same issue. For the Milan case,…
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What is the white fluff floating around in Northern Italy (Lombardy) in Spring?

I was in Northern Italy in the last week of April this year and we couldn't help but notice millions of white fluff continuously floating through the air the whole time. No one seemed interested in this spectacle apart from us. We were in Milan and…
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Possible connection: Milan Malpensa airport to Milano Centrale

I am travelling to Italy next week. My arriving airport is Milan Malpensa, which is quite far from the city centre. What is the best way to go to city centre or central station? I guess there are some shuttle trains, but how much do they cost?
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What is the cheapest way to go from Lyon (France) to Milan (Italy)?

I am from Egypt and I am going to Lyon for a conference which will finish on 27th of March. I need to go to Milan for a short visit after the conference. Is there anybody knows the best way to do that?
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Is the drive from Milan to Zurich considered difficult, generally?

I am travelling from Milan, Italy to Zurich, Switzerland and would like to drive, but I'm not sure how difficult the drive would be. Would someone be able to describe what it's like - the terrain, road, bends and so on? EDIT: As @aziz asks, what…
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Is there time limit for street parking in Milan on blue bays?

I've been doing some research and see that there is a lot of blue bays around, and it seems like the cost is €1,20 per hour between 8-13 (Mon-Fri) and free for the rest of the day. What I can't figure out is if there is any time limit. If not, could…
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How can I pay a fine I was charged with in Italy while I am now in Budapest?

I am a student in Budapest. I was in Italy in Milano, and I bought a ticket in the underground to go to Sesto to catch my bus to Venice. Unfortunately, I bought a wrong ticket as I did not know that Sesto was outside Milano. The conductor at Sesto…
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Western Europe Lonely Planet Travel Guide for a trip from Paris to Milan for Expo Milano

I intend to travel from Paris to Milan (and other cities on the way, if I have time). I'm going to buy Western Europe Lonely Planet Travel Guide for guidance. Is this a good book for my purpose? Is this edition suitable? any recommendation? I'm…
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Is pipe water drinkable in cities of Bergamo and Milan in northern Italy?

Do the cities of Milan and Bergamo have drinkable tap water, or is the practice to buy bottled water?
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Where to buy a TIM simcard in Malpensa airport?

I understood it's the best option for travelers' data plan in Italy. I found a TIM store in Gallarate, but we're landing on Friday at 18:00 and not sure we'll make it on time. Is there an easier way or something in the airport?
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Shops in Milano on the 28th of December (Monday)

Should I expect the majority of the shops to be open or closed on Monday 28th December in Milano?
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Should I purchase train tickets between Milan Malpensa Airport and Florence on the day or book them in advance?

I'll be landing in Milan Malpensa Airport on May 17th 12:15 pm. I need to get to Florence after that and I am planning to do that by train. When I look on trenitalia.com, I can see the train schedules, but it doesn't allow me to book anything. Does…
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Should I reserve a ticket for the train from Milano Malpensa airport to the city?

I'm going to be flying into Milano Malpensa airport, on a weekday afternoon. I'm told I would need to take the XP1 or XP2 train lines into the city. About the train ticket... Do I have to order it in advance? If I do: Will the ticket remain valid…
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Cheapest train from Milan to Monaco

How much does the cheapest train from Milan to Monaco (Ventimiglia) cost?
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Transfer between Milan airports: Malpensa - Linate

Recently I've booked a flight with a layover in Milan. I've realized that the transfer is between different Milan airports: Malpensa (MXP) and Linate (LIN). I've already found a shuttle bus to transfer: http://www.malpensashuttle.it/ Maybe someone…
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