Milan
The Metropolis of Northern Italy
Milan has been one of the largest and most prominent cities on the Italic Peninsula since its inception by the Celtic Insubres. The original name of the city, Mediolanum, was first given by the Romans once they captured the city in 222 BC, thus making it one of the most important hubs within their soon to be Empire. Mediolanum became one of the main centers within the extensive Roman road network, often connecting the Roman Territory on the Italic Peninsula with the rest of the Empire throughout Europe and beyond. This identity is still present and true for Milan today as it has still managed to be one of the most connective, metropolitan, and international cities in Italy. With the nations largest urban and metropolitan areas, the City boasts an urban center unlike I’ve seen in most cites of Italy. Due to this the city has larger scaled infrastructure, streets, and parks that were all noticeably more spaced out comparatively to the average Italian city.
