A late 19th Century illustration of Milan, a city in northern Italy, first settled around 600 BC it's the second-most populous Italian city after Rome. The 11th century saw a reaction against the control of the Holy Roman Emperors and City-states emerged in northern Italy. It did not take long, however, for the Italian city-states to begin fighting each other to try to limit neighbouring powers. Some asked Frederick I Barbarossa for help which brought the destruction of much of Milan in 1162. A period of peace followed and Milan prospered as a centre of trade due to its geographical position.
A late 19th Century illustration of Milan, a city in northern Italy, first settled around 600 BC it's now capital of Lombardy, and the second-most populous city proper in Italy after Rome. The 11th century saw a reaction against the control of the Holy Roman Emperors and City-states emerged in northern Italy, and Milan was no exception. It did not take long, however, for the Italian city-states to begin fighting each other to try to limit neighbouring powers. Some asked Frederick I Barbarossa for help which brought the destruction of much of Milan in 1162. A period of peace followed and Milan prospered as a centre of trade due to its geographical position. During this time, the city was considered one of the largest European cities.
Size: 4745px × 3360px
Location: Milan, Italy
Photo credit: © De Luan / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No
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