Milan is a global city, strong in the fields of art, chemicals, commerce, design, education, entertainment, fashion and finance. It hosts Italy’s stock exchange. Milan is the wealthiest city in Italy, having also one of the largest economies among EU cities. Milan is a major international tourist destination, appearing among the most visited cities in the world, ranking second in Italy after Rome, fifth in Europe and sixteenth in the world.

It is a major cultural centre, with museums and art galleries that include some of the most important collections in the world, such as major works by Leonardo da Vinci