If you speak badly of Milan, she will get you.
“If you take Milan’s name in vain… she will come for you, FACT!
It was December 2019 when we decided to spend New Year in Milan. After all, it’s one of the world’s fashion capitals, and our expectations were high. The delivery, however, was not so impressive.
Milan, or Milano to use the correct term, is a multicultural city. Unfortunately, the city’s councils have allowed it to become so diverse that some cultures have sought dominance, creating ghettos in the modern sense — areas you don’t want to go near. So, while communication isn’t an issue due to the presence of various nationalities and religions, it’s important to note that it’s not a harmonious coexistence.
My negative experiences stem from several factors. Milan isn’t a clean city; there’s dirt and mess everywhere. There’s a lot of vandalism and subpar graffiti (mixed in with some very good ones). Moreover, there are certain areas that are quite unpleasant and feel unsafe, at least for tourists. Unlike Rome, Turin, or Florence, where style and safety prevail, Milan has very few pockets that live up to the dream of Milan. We discovered this quickly after booking a 4-star hotel in the Garibaldi area. There, we would often hear isolated gunshots late at night. Drugs are openly sold just three to four minutes from the hotel, and gangs of thugs intimidate…