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Whether you need to know local public holidays or highlights through the seasons, we hope you will find the facts gathered below useful tools for your travel planning. Please feel free to contact us if we can assist you further. General informationKnown as the Italian capital of commerce and fashion, Milan offers a vibrant and confident personality that brings together historic masterworks and the latest design trends. Conveniently positioned for travellers, Milan is 250 kilometres (155 miles) north of Florence and 250 kilometres (155 miles) west of Venice. It’s a 30-minute drive to the Northern Lakes, including Lake Como, and only two hours from the Italian Riviera and the famous ski resorts of the Alps. The city lies in the middle of the Lombardy plain and is bordered by the Po, the Ticino and the Adda rivers. Four Seasons Hotel Milano is located in the city’s famed golden triangle – an area offering some of the world’s finest designer shopping. The Hotel is set on Via Gesù – a quiet narrow lane lined with stately historic buildings – just off Via Montenapoleone, considered Milan’s best shopping street. Close to the business district, the Hotel is also just steps from such historic landmarks as La Scala opera house, Il Duomo cathedral and the Santa Maria delle Grazie church, home to Da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper. Time zoneGMT +1 hour Language(s) spokenItalian is the primary language. However, the city has a cosmopolitan flavour and conversing in English with locals does not represent a problem. Electrical systemLocal voltage is 220 to 240 volts AC. Adapters available; please request through the Concierge. Shopping hoursMonday 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm Working hoursMonday to Friday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm Time and distance to city centreThe Hotel is located in the city centre, on the exclusive via Gesù, between via Montenapoleone and via della Spiga. Time and distance to shoppingVia Montenapoleone and via della Spiga: 1 minute/0.2 kilometres/0.1 miles Time and distance to financial districtThe Hotel is located in the city centre, steps away from Milan's financial district. View in–depth travel advice from Frommers.com
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