The Italians call it their "secret capital", la capitale morale. Milan is Italy's second-largest city and its main industrial metropolis, the city that possesses the country's finest shops and its most spectacular churches. However, since life here has revolved around progress and modernity, and the earning and spending of money, it has acquired the reputation for being "non-Italian", a "northern" city. But Milan is far more than just a trading center with a centuries-old tradition; it is also one of the country's most important cities of art and a significant center of contemporary culture. No visitor will get bored by Milan: apart from the sheet inexhaustible choice of shopping, there are also a number of fine historical sights to see - art collections, churches, and palaces - as well as lively cultural events. The city's environs are also worth closer inspection, containing as they do a multitude of castles and other attractions such as Lake Maggiore and Lake Como, the towns of Monza and Bergamo and the famous Carthusian monastery at Pavia, none of which are much more than an hour's drive away.

The Insight FlexiMap of Milan is a great travel addition. Here is an innovative laminated folding map that marries durability and convenience with accuracy, utility, and readability.

Produced with state-of-the-art technology, FlexiMaps feature detailed city street and road maps clearly marked with all the sites and services of particular interest to travelers.

Text and photographs offer a wealth of valuable tourist information including "10 sights you shouldn't miss," plus information on transportation, visas, currency, important telephone numbers, emergency services, and more.

Price: $7.95