Secrets of Milan(a)|米兰的秘密

by Rebecca A. Fratzke

This ancient city has something for everyone.

The city of Milan creates many images in one's mind. From fashion to history, Milan has a lot to offer the world. A group of people called the Insubres first settled in Milan around 400 BC. Some 200 years later, Milan was taken over by the Romans. The city went on to be captured and ruled by many famous leaders throughout history, including Constantine I, Charlemagne, and Napoleon. This continuous change in leadership helped mold Milan into the international city that it is today, with over 15 percent of its population being immigrants.

In 1861, the Kingdom of Italy was established and Milan found itself a secure identity. At the same time, Milan was paving the way towards industrialization. Today, it is still an industrial center in Europe, as a sprawling nine million people call it home. Milan also boasts some of the best health care and educational systems around Europe, along with being an important financial center in Italy.

There are numerous sights and activities that should not be missed when touring this enchanting city. Santa Maria delle Grazie is a Catholic church built in the late 1400s and is dedicated to the Virgin Mary. It features artwork by great painters, including Leonardo da Vinci's The Last Supper. The Brera Art Gallery is another must-see destination as it houses one of the most important art collections in Italy. Milan is also known for cuisines that will tempt even the pickiest of eaters. What's more, visitors can take in a soccer game or stroll through one of the city's many beautiful parks. One thing is guaranteed—no matter where you go in Milan, there something interesting to explore.

米兰的秘密

这座古老的城市总可以带给人们各自想要的东西。

米兰这座城市在人的心中创造出很多形象。从时尚到历史，米兰可以赋予这个世界许许多多的事物。在公元前 4 百年，最早定居于米兰的是因苏布雷人。大约 2百年后，米兰被罗马人接管。这城市接着被许多历史上著名的领导者占领及统治，包括君士坦丁一世、查理曼大帝以及拿破仑。领导阶层的不断更替有助于让米兰被塑造成今日这般的国际化都市，当中有超过百分之十五的移民人口。

意大利王国在 1861 年建立，这让米兰找到了一个确定的身分。在同时间，米兰也正为迈向工业化铺路。至今米兰仍然是欧洲主要的工业中心，因为不断蔓生的 9 百万人口称此城市为家。米兰也因拥有欧洲一些最好的医疗保健以及教育体系而感到自豪，它同时也是意大利重要的金融中心。

游览这座迷人的城市时，你会看到许多不可错过的景点和活动。圣玛利亚感恩修道院是建造于 15 世纪末，用来供奉圣母玛利亚的天主教教堂。教堂内以伟大画家的艺术作品为特色，作品包括李奥纳多‧达文西所绘的《最后的晚餐》。布雷拉美术馆是另一个一定要参观的景点，因为馆内收藏了一部份意大利最重要的艺术收藏品。米兰的美食也很著名，就连最挑剔的老饕也会被这里的美食所诱惑。此外，游客们还可以观赏足球比赛或漫步在这城市许许多多美丽的公园之一。有一件事是肯定的，不论你到米兰的哪个地方，那里都会有一些有趣的事物等你去探索。