Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in Milan accepting of differences?

When we asked people about diversity in Milan and whether locals are accepting of differences, they said...

"Milan is one of Italy's most diverse and cosmopolitan cities, with a significant population of immigrants and expats from around the world. This diversity is reflected in the city's cultural events, cuisine, and neighborhoods. Generally, people in Milan are accepting of differences, and the city's international character fosters a welcoming environment," wrote Brian Viola from Italian For A While.

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Brian Viola

Italian For A While

I am a language immersion traveler—after a Gap Year in Australia, I began working to encourage this experience in my own country: Italy!

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Brian Viola

Italian For A While

I am a language immersion traveler—after a Gap Year in Australia, I began working to encourage this experience in my own country: Italy!

Click connect to have our partner, Brian, contact you via e-mail and/or phone.

"Although Milan's population is very diverse,there is still very little integration of other cultures and very little is known of other religions, customs, beliefs,etc... Most Philipinos, South Americans, Sri Lankans and Indians are employed as domestics and Africans and Arabs are very rarely employed by Italians at all. The Chinese population is self employed in either retail or restaurants. Other Europeans and Americans are generally accepted as equals, but never as a real part of the Milanese community," said another expat in Milan, Italy.

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