Milan, Italy
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Modern business district with glass towers and upscale restaurants. Very safe (92% crime-free) but corporate and expensive. More Manhattan than Milan.
Milan's modern business district. Glass towers including the Bosco Verticale (Vertical Forest), Piazza Gae Aulenti plaza, office buildings, upscale restaurants. Corporate and polished - think luxury hotels and expense accounts, not local character. Very safe (92% crime-free since 2015 redesign). Constant office workers and hotel guests. Everyone speaks English. Solo dining completely normal, especially at lunch when it's full of professionals. Well-lit and secure but gets quiet after 10pm when workers leave. Expensive but safe. More Manhattan than Milan.
Daytime Safety
ExcellentNight Walking Safety
GoodHarassment Risk
LowPublic Transport Safety
ExcellentPickpocketing Risk
LowScam Risk
LowPolice Visibility
ExcellentEmergency Services
ExcellentEvening Venues
GoodSolo Dining
ExcellentDrug Activity
LowHomelessness Visibility
LowGetting By in English
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"Safest area I stayed in - reminded me of New York"
"Corporate and sterile but very safe"
"Expensive, but service was professional"
"Everyone spoke English"
"Quiet at night after workers left - safe but kind of boring"
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The art district with museums, galleries, and cafes. Safer than most areas but more expensive. Good if you want culture and don't mind paying for it.
LGBTQ+ district with multicultural restaurants, inclusive bars, parks, and shopping. Open-minded and welcoming atmosphere.
Main tourist area with the cathedral, shopping arcade, and major sights. Heavy police presence but also lots of pickpockets and scams. Convenient and expensive.
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Neighborhood conditions can change. Check recent news, ask locals or your accommodation about current safety, especially for nighttime plans.