Milan city breaks take you to the north of Italy, just thirty miles from Lake Como. It is a stylish city, the capital of Lombardy, which claims to be responsible for propelling the once mainly rural country into an industrial hub. Milan is a centre of industry and commerce, of design and fashion. Milan once a fortified town, its old centre enclosed by stone walls, is now enclosed by the modern ring road. Its historical heart, though fairly compact, is composed of several districts, each with their own attractions. Guided tours are recommended.