Milan is located in northern Italy and was founded by the Celts around 600 BC. The city lies between the Alps and Apennines mountains. Popular places to visit include the Duomo cathedral, Castello Sforzesco castle, and Teatro alla Scala opera house. Milan is known for being the birthplace of famous people like Leonardo da Vinci and composers Giuseppe Verdi and Alessandro Verri. The city's football team is AC Milan, founded in 1899, and its currency is the Euro like the rest of Europe. Major monuments include Santa Maria delle Grazie church and the Cenacolo mural within. Typical Milan foods are the hearty stew Cassou