"But if Rome is Italy's past, Milan is its present and future. It is the country's financial center, home to the Italian stock exchange. It's the world's fashion center, home to luxury brands including Prada, Versace, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. And it has one of the largest concentrations of millionaires in the world, one for every 12 of the city 1.37 million residents."
"The Milan-Cortina Games are the first Olympics officially shared between two host cities and the most logistically complex Winter Games ever, taking place over 8,500 square miles of northern Italy. And though most of the medals will be awarded in the surrounding mountains at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Valtellina and Val di Fiemme, Milan will be the beating heart of the Games, much as it is the beating heart of the country."
Rome established foundations for representative government, the 365-day Julian calendar, modern sanitation, newspapers, roads and the postal system. Milan serves as Italy's financial center and hosts the Italian stock exchange. Milan is a global fashion capital with luxury brands such as Prada, Versace, Armani and Dolce & Gabbana. The city has one of the highest concentrations of millionaires, about one per twelve residents of its 1.37 million population. The Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics are the first officially shared between two host cities, span 8,500 square miles of northern Italy, and will award most medals in surrounding mountain venues while Milan hosts major ceremonies and indoor events. Organizers intend to proceed even if some city venues are not fully ready.
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