Milan Lifestyle, Living in Italy

Have you thought about moving to Milan? Are you wondering what it’s like living in Italy? There are so many things to consider like finding a job, learning Italian, renting an apartment, planning your move or simply finding a cinema that shows films in English or other languages.

Here are some of our best lifestyle articles about living in Milan and living in Italy.
Got questions? Feel free to contact Milanostyle.com and we will do our best to point you in the right direction.

Living in Italy Lockdown 2.0

Here in Italy, we’re in lockdown, again. I wrote about Living in Lockdown during the first lockdown when Italy was ...
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Legends & Ghost Stories of Milan

Milan is one of Italy’s most metropolitan and contemporary cities. Attracting travelers and business people from all over the world, ...
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Daily Life in Italy After Lockdown

Following the previous post Timeline of Italy Coronavirus Lockdown, here is a quick overview of what life in Italy is ...
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Timeline of Italy Coronavirus Lockdown

It’s been 3 months since the government has (almost) lifted lockdown measures in Italy. The coronavirus pandemic in Italy is ...
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5 Ways to Order Coffee in Italy

Coffee is such a predictable part of my everyday life, I hardly even thought it was worth writing about. I ...
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Milan: Prada partners with IMLux Fashion Business Course

The International Master in Luxury Management (IMLux), a double degree course dedicated to training professionals in the luxury sector, has ...
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EU Opens Borders But Not For US Visitors

(Updated July 2, 2020) The European Union Member States have approved a draft list of 54 countries, considered for Safe ...
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Why Zero-Carbon Homes Must Lead the Green Recovery from COVID-19

Above, the Bosco Verticale, "Vertical Forest" towers in Milan houses 900 trees, 5,000 shrubs and 11,000 perennial plants, which help ...
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Top 3 Tuscany Wine Tours

Tuscany is a region in Italy that is very well-known for its delicious wines as well as the landscape of ...
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Living in Italy Lockdown

Since my post of two weeks ago, much has changed here in Italy. Stricter measures and directives have been imposed ...
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Places To Think

Italy's first online guide for culture junkies. Places to Think (localiperpensare.it) lists cafes, tea rooms and bistros throughout Italy where calm ...
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I’m moving to Milan, where should I live?

Lots of people write into Milanostyle.com asking questions BEFORE they even get here. Questions like: "I'm moving to Milan, where ...
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Finding Parking in Milan

Saw this chair "parked" on my street in Milan. Perfectly centered within the lines, the bold fuscia stands out against ...
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How to get a job in Milan

Lots of people write to milanostyle.com asking questions about living in Milan. Many want to know about how to get ...
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Bottarga, salted and dried fish roe

In this article, author of Preserving The Italian Way: A Collection Of Old Style Casalinga Italian Recipes Pietro Demaio writes ...
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Northern Treasure of Dolomites Wine Country

Like tall sailing ships arising from a calm sea, the mountains of the Piana Rotaliana are part of a small ...
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How to Preserve Italian Olives

Seasonality is important when preserving food. You want the best quality at the best time of year. In this article, ...
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Panettone Italian Christmas Cake

Dating back to a Milanese baker from the early 1800’s, Panettone can now be found on most Italian Christmas tables ...
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Events in Milan

We are happy to announce MilanoStyle.com Events Calendar! See selected events, shows, concerts, football games and more about events in ...
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Bresaola of Valtellina

Salumi has been part of the Italian diet for many centuries, originally developed as a way of preserving meats. While ...
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Originally from New York, I am now living La Dolce Vita in Italy! I offer readers insider views and travel tips ...
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How to eat Cachi (Persimmons)

Cachi pronounced KA-KI, are a popular autumn fruit in Italy. In English, they are called Persimmons. Sometimes also written as Kaki, ...
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Restaurants We Love In Milan

The Milanostyle.com directory of the best restaurants in Milan. Apart from the gorgeous scenery, the people and creativity , the ...
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Milan to Lake Como, Life at Villa Ucci Luxury B&B

Balancing City Life in Milan and Lakeside Living at Lake Como - On the road to Bellagio in the village ...
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Italian Summer Wines

Italy is among the top romantic destinations in the world. It is a country where you can get swept away ...
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Can you really buy a house in Italy for 1 Euro?

There’s been a lot of hype in the news lately about small communities in Italy selling off properties for as ...
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Renting an Apartment in Milan: What to Know

Are you considering finding an apartment in Milan? You can find both long term or short term apartment rentals in ...
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What & Where to Eat in Bologna

In my new FREE download, The Beginners Guide to Bologna, available on ItlayTravelandMore.com, I  share my discoveries and insider tips ...
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Tagliatelle (not spaghetti) is the preferred pasta in Bologna

Spaghetti Bolognese a.k.a “Spag-bol” is not a Bolognese dish. Virginio Merola, the mayor of Bologna, Italy has officially decided to ...
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Italian Cocktails Americano & Spritz

The Americano and Spritz are popular Italian Cocktails served all year long. Campari and Aperol are used in many Italian ...
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10 Tricky Toilet Troubles in Italy

The Italian word for toilet (the part you sit on) is "water" pronounced "vater". If you are looking for the ...
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Benefits and Drawbacks of Studying Abroad

If you are planning to come to  Italy to study at one of the many prestigious design institutes in Milan, ...
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Not the Usual Starbucks

There's been a big hoopla here in Italy about whether or not the Italians are ready for or will welcome ...
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Starbucks Reserve Roastery Milan, Italy

Starbucks Reserve Roastery opening inside the historic Poste Italiane building in Piazza Cordusio is the company’s first location in Italy, ...
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Irish Pubs In Milan

As a New Yorker and of Irish heritage, St. Patrick’s Day has always been special. My dad played in NYFD ...
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Cinema in English in Milan

In Milan, there are now 5 cinemas that regularly show films in original language. There is also a growing number ...
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6 Questions to ask Before Renting a House in Milan

A helpful guide to renting an apartment in Milan, Italy by an expert at Nestpick global real estate search platform Renting ...
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Supermarkets in Italy: 1-cent Surcharge on Produce Bags

1 cent bags (Jan 2018) – In Italy a new European norm applies a one-cent surcharge on the compostable, biodegradable bags ...
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An International Student’s Experience in Milan

Guest post by Jessica Sama -  What does Milan look like through the eyes of a young British student? Milan ...
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7 Easygoing Restaurants To Try in Milan

Walking down the streets of Milan, you can't help but notice how elegant and composed the Milanese are. They are a ...
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La Vendemmia, Wine & Fashion Via Montenapoleone

Every year (in October), the streets of Milan's Golden Quadrilateral close to traffic and the boutiques, hotels and historical villas opened ...
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Walking Food Tour of Milan Brera District

Walking Food Tour of Milan Brera District Review - I had the great pleasure to experience the Milano Food Tour organized ...
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Fashion Schools in Milan

Fashion can be studied anywhere in the world, but wouldn't you like to study in the capital of fashion? Milan, ...
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No problem! (Living in Italy The Real Deal – Expat stories)

Non ci sono problemi - No problem! With my right foot still on the pavement, the estate agent’s car was ...
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Commuting to Milano

Here's what commuters say about commuting to Milan from it's hinterland (suburbs, surrounding areas). See what Milanostyle.com has found out about commuters ...
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Horse Cafe

Viale Monte Nero, 21- Milano +39 02 5501 2069 A small, almost hidden, wine bar and restaurant with homemade cooking ...
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SUMMER FASHION SCHOOL

Study fashion in the fashion capital of the world: Milan A unique summer study fashion abroad experience, where young people ...
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Lazy Sunday in Milan, shopping and markets

image above: View from top floor restaurant at Hotel dei Cavaliere - open for aperitifs,  Photo by: Celia Abernethy Lazy ...
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Poems from Milan

Poems from Milan, original poems by Celia Abernethy Corner cafe Having a cappuccino at the corner cafe in Milan looking ...
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Business Directory For Milan – Special Services & Resources

Business Directory for Milan Looking for a special service or item in Milan? A personal trainer, a personal shopper, a ...
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Driving and Parking in Milan

Italian cities are famous for their crazy drivers and double parking, and Milan is no exception! Street parking seems to be a ...
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Vinile Milano

Vinile Milano  Via Tadino 17 20122 Milan Tel. 02 36514233 -In the popular Pt. Venezia district, Vinile is a comfortable ...
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Il Cestino

Il Cestino  Via Madonnina, 27 Milan Tel. 02 86460146 Area: Brera - In the heart of the Brera district, this ...
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Insalateria delle Lange

Insalateria delle Lange  Cso. Como, 6 Milan Tel. 02 6595180 Area: Garibaldi - La Lange is one of Milan's most ...
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Corso Como 10

Corso Como 10  Corso Como, 10 Milan Tel. 02 65561546 Tel. 02 29013581 Area: Garibaldi Trendy and stylish. Go for ...
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Bice

Bice  Via Borgospesso, 12 Milan Area: Golden Quadrilateral - In the heart of the Milano fashion quadrant and nearby the ...
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Denzel Kosher burger

Denzel  Via Washinton 9 20146 Milan Tel. 02 485 19326 Area: P.zza De Angeli - Are you looking for a ...
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Taverna Visconti Trattoria

TAVERNA VISCONTI TRATTORIA DI MARE PIZZERIA PARTENOPEA Via Corridoni 10 - 20122 Milano Tel. +39 02 545 0360 Lunch: 12.30 ...
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Cueva Maya Mexican Grill

Cueva Maya  Viale Monte Nero, 19 Milan Tel. 02 55185740 Area: Pta. Romana Mexican grill and aperitivo bar ...
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Da Giacomo

Da Giacomo  Via P. Sottocorno, 6 Milan Tel. 02 76023313 Area: Pta. Vittoria -When you walk into Da Giacomo, you walk ...
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Ristorante Quattrocento

Ristorante Quattrocento  Via Campazzino, 14 Milan Tel. 02 89517771 Area: South; Morivione - Great for a night out with friends ...
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Don Juan – Ristorante Argentino

Don Juan - Ristorante Argentino  Via Altaguardia 2  Milan Tel. 02 58430805 Area: Pta. Romana - Fat juicy steaks. All ...
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Sarla Indian Restaurant

Sarla Indian Restaurant  Via G. Stampa, 4 Milan Tel. 02 89095538 - The discreet entrance makes you feel like you are ...
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Art Courses in Italy, Study a Semester Abroad in Milan: Italian Language, Art Courses

Study Art, Italian Fashion, Italian Design, Graphic and Media Design in Milan, Italy The Italian language school Leonardo da Vinci ...
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Business & Networking Organizations in Milan

There are a number of international business groups and organizations for business  networking , with chapters in Milan. The Professional ...
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Istituto Marangoni Fashion & Design School Milan

Master programmes in fashion design, marketing, photography and more Study at a masters fashion design school in Milan. The world ...
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Polimoda Design School (Florence)

International Institute of Fashion Design & Marketing is an Italian centre of excellence, recognized worldwide for its high quality, fashion-oriented, ...
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