Milan, Italy picked as 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city
Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until Oct. 31, 2015. The Milan Expo theme will be ‘Feeding the Planet, Energy for Life.’ Milan will become a global showcase where more than 140 participating countries will show the best of their technology that offers a concrete answer to a vital need: being able to guarantee healthy, safe and sufficient food for everyone, while respecting the Planet and its equilibrium. In addition to the exhibitor nations, the Expo also involves international organizations, and expects to welcome over 20 million visitors to its 1.1 million square meters of exhibition area. Photos and text courtesy of Getty.
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- The Duomo is reflected on a window on March 30, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Duomo on March 30, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Milan on February 22, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Brera district of Milan on March 27, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Church of San Carlo Borromeo on March 27, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Milan on January 24, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Duomo on December 29, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Piazza Duomo on March 30, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Palazzo Cusani on March 30, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- People walk in Piazza Duomo on March 30, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Teatro alla Scala on March 30, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Museo del Novecento on March 26, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015.(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Unicredit Tower on September 16, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Milan on January 10, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Manzoni House on January 10, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015.(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Brera district of Milan on January 10, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Duomo on November 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Duomo on November 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Milan on November 20, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Piazza Duomo on December 9, 2014 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015.(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie on January 12, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Church of Santa Maria delle Grazie on January 24, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Duomo on February 2, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A man cycles on February 2, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Duomo on February 3, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Duomo on March 3, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Via Montenapoleone on March 13, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A man walks in Via Manzoni on March 13, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A shop window on March 13, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015.(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Duomo on March 13, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Milan on March 26, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of Milan on March 27, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A man walks in the Brera district of Milan on March 27, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A nun walks in the Brera district of Milan on March 27, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015.(Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Church of Santa Maria del Carmine on March 27, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A general view of the Church of Santa Francesca Romana on March 28, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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- A man walks in Via Torino on March 30, 2015 in Milan, Italy. Milan was named as the 2015 Universal Exposition hosting city. It will run from May 1 until October 31, 2015. (Photo by Vittorio Zunino Celotto/Getty Images)
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