Hi folks: I have a trip to Italy (Milan - Venice - Florence - Rome, 5 nights in Milan and then 4 nights each elsewhere) to start during Memorial Day weekend (end of May). I personally have been to these wonderful cities, but my SO hasn't except for Rome. The first stop (also the city of arrival) is Milan. I know that there aren't as many historical sites in Milan as in the other cities and that crime is pretty bad. My brother in Zurich questioned why I bothered traveling to Milan, given the rampant pick pocketing and purse snatching.
Well, my SO's employer has an office (the only office in Italy) there and he can get some work done if necessary. He can, however, work online from anywhere. Another advantage of being close to the office is the gym. He has a medical condition which improves if he can use the gym after big meals. Finally, I need to furnish my new house in 2026 and I can do some furniture shopping (or at least get some design inspiration) in Milan. This latter task, of course, can be done in Rome or elsewhere in Italy too.
So, my question for those of you who have been to Milan over the past few years is -- how bad is the crime?
If it's bad, should I head for Bergamo or other cities before Venice? Thank you!