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History of Milan

Milan is a big city in Italy, and it has been around for a very long time. People have been living in the area where Milan is for thousands of years. They used to be called the Celts and they were very good at making things out of metal.

Later on, the Romans came and took over the area. They built roads and buildings and made Milan a very important city. It was a very important city during the Roman Empire, and even after the fall of the Roman Empire, Milan continued to be an important city.

During the Middle Ages, Milan was ruled by powerful families who built big castles and fought with each other. Eventually, a man named Francesco Sforza came to power and made Milan a grand city. He built a big castle called the Sforza Castle and made Milan a center of art and learning.

Later on, Milan became a very important city for fashion and design. Many famous fashion designers and artists have come from Milan. Today, Milan is still a very important city in Italy, and people from all over the world come to visit it. It is a beautiful city with lots of history and culture, and it is an important place for business and industry.