Milan, Italy
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Population 5,050,000 (UA)
History
Milan was founded by the Insubres, a Celtic people. The city was later conquered by the Romans, becoming the capital of the Western Roman Empire. In the course of centuries, it has been alternatively dominated by the Spanish, the Austrians and the French, until when in 1859 the city was eventually annexed by the new Kingdom of Italy.
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Milan is the second largest city of Italy, located in the plains of Lombardy. The city is renowned as one of the world capitals of design and fashion. The English word millinery, referring to women's hats, is derived from the name of the city. The Lombard metropolis is famous for its fashion houses and shops and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in the Piazza Duomo (reputed to be the world's oldest shopping mall). The city hosted the World Exposition in 1906 and will host the Universal Expo in 2015.
Prayer Points
Pray for partnership with the local churches in order to influence all the spheres of society with the gospel.
Pray for committed staff with a calling to the city and the nation.
Pray for effective evangelistic methods.
Pray for unity between the believers of the city and the nation.
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