Milan International
| Esposizione Internazionale del Sempione | |
|---|---|
Leopoldo Metlicovitz's Expo's poster with railwaymen watching Milan from the Simplon Tunnel's portal | |
| Overview | |
| BIE-class | Universal exposition |
| Category | Historical Expo |
| Name | Esposizione Internazionale del Sempione |
| Building(s) | Simplon Tunnel |
| Area | 100 Ha |
| Visitors | 7,500,000 – 10,000,000 |
| Participant(s) | |
| Countries | 40 |
| Location | |
| Country | Italy |
| City | Milan |
| Venue | Parco Sempione |
| Coordinates | 45°28′22.4″N 9°10′28″E / 45.472889°N 9.17444°E |
| Timeline | |
| Opening | 28 April 1906 |
| Closure | 11 November 1906 |
| Universal expositions | |
| Previous | Liège International (1905) in Liège |
| Next | Brussels International 1910 in Brussels |
| Simultaneous | |
| Other | International Exhibition (1906) |
The Milan International was a world's fair held in Milan in 1906 titled L'Esposizione Internazionale del Sempione, or sometimes The Great Expo of Work. The exhibition took place between April 28 and November 11, 1906, and was held to celebrate the opening of the Simplon Tunnel. Focused on transport, it showcased technological advancements like electric railways, automobiles and airships, attracting 40 countries, over 35,000 exhibitors, and 4,012,776 visitors. The event covered roughly 1 million square meters (about 250 acres). It was the first world's fair held in Italy and solidified Milan as a leading European industrial hub.