Milan, Italy 10 Things You Should Know Before Travelling in 2022

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  • čas přidán 30. 03. 2022
  • I've travelled to Milan numerous times and I've decided to compile a list of 10 things you should know before planning your trip to this wonderful city. In this video we are going to check out the “national” drink that is older than Italy itself, explore how the future sustainable living in Europe might look and more importantly answer the question “How did Milan become the birthplace of the iconic Italian fashion names and why was it not Rome, Florence or Venice?"
    I'm hoping that these tips will help you to plan your trip to Milan! Also, if you have any tips about Milan, please share them in the comments below.
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Komentáře • 247

  • @ClassicPolly
    @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +11

    My Travel Milan Guide is OUT! You can buy it via this link payhip.com/classicpolly
    Thank you!

  • @AlessandroGenTLe
    @AlessandroGenTLe Před 2 lety +49

    I'm from Milan: trust me, stay well away from Vittorio Emanuele Gallery for eating. They are EXTREMELY expensive places and basically tourist places only. Find a spot on the Navigli, like "posto di conversazione" restaurant, to have a decent cost/food situation.
    Also, while it's true that tap water in Milan is absolutely safe, the bottled water does NOT come, AT ALL from the same place of tap water. Each brand of bottled water comes from a specific source, sometimes even 1000km far from Milan and, 90% of the time from a mountain source.
    Finally: Vittorio Emanuele Gallery, is not a "shopping center". Yes it has shops in it (and super expensive ones), but that's a monument! Built in honour of the then King Vittorio Emanuele

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +2

      Tons of great info here, thanks Alex’s for sharing this info- I really do appreciate your local input 👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

    • @allenmontrasio8962
      @allenmontrasio8962 Před 2 lety +4

      I was about to remark the same. Actually be wary of most restaurants within the inner city centre.

    • @theempire00
      @theempire00 Před rokem +1

      @@allenmontrasio8962 why? 🙂 Is it more expensive?

    • @allenmontrasio8962
      @allenmontrasio8962 Před rokem +1

      @@theempire00 both more expensive and lower quality.

    • @theempire00
      @theempire00 Před rokem

      @@allenmontrasio8962 thanks 😊

  • @allenmontrasio8962
    @allenmontrasio8962 Před 2 lety +112

    This quite accurate. As a Milanese I would add that if you're staying more than 2-3 days, there are plenty of offbeat places you can visit in the reclaimed industrial parts of the city, like Mudec in the Via Savona district or Hangar Bicocca in the - you've guessed - Bicocca district or even the Monumental cemetery and nearby Chinatown (via Paolo Sarpi), with the new ADI design museum. Another *very* Milanese district is the elegant corso Vercelli and nearby piazza Wagner, which is not a tourist attraction and therefore truly authentic.
    Just one thing, don't have a meal in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, it's inordinately expensive and, frankly, a tourist trap. As a rule of thumb, if most of the patrons are not Italian, stay away.
    Finally,Milan is a big city, but it's not very large, so it's relatively easy to move around. Just beware that public transport is OK in the centre, but not so great as you move outwards.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      Oh how wonderful, thank you Allen for sharing all this local knowledge. Love your input, I’ve added these tips for the future!

    • @MrSaverio97
      @MrSaverio97 Před rokem +2

      Chinatown is a beautiful street, often overlooked

    • @Bubbles00
      @Bubbles00 Před rokem

      I'm reading your comment with great interest. I plan on visiting Italy for the first time next year and would love to see the main attractions in Milan but also something more local and indicative of the city.

    • @heathermcvey9660
      @heathermcvey9660 Před rokem

      top tips!

    • @marialatosinski9833
      @marialatosinski9833 Před rokem

      Hello, I will visit Milan next week, could you suggest me some not very expensive places where I can taste pizza? Thank you so much!!

  • @rickbazz7454
    @rickbazz7454 Před 2 lety +98

    I am a "Milanese" O.G. (a person born in Milan), you got your facts right. Please keep it up by spreading real news/history about Italy. there is too much misinformation among non-italian speaking countries.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +3

      Ayeeeee Rick, lovely to meet an OG Milanese and can’t thank you enough for your kinda words! I try to be thorough in my research and being a non Italian I made sure to ask my Italian friends a million questions before I recorded the video😅 Milan is beautiful and defiantly deserves to be seen!

    • @rickbazz7454
      @rickbazz7454 Před 2 lety +2

      @@ClassicPolly you're welcome girl! I've been showing vids of Milan to my partner for a week now cause we'll be visiting soon from upside down and this was definetly the best video so far, without common misconceptions, silly mistakes and hearsays! Keep up the good work, I'm def following ur adventures from now on! :)

    • @liz-pf3iv
      @liz-pf3iv Před rokem

      hi, im traveling to milan in a few days with friends who are 18 but i am 17, will i be able to buy beer at pubs with them and have wine with my meal at a restaurant?

    • @rickbazz7454
      @rickbazz7454 Před rokem

      @@liz-pf3iv short andwer yes, you can drink. Long answer to come.

    • @rickbazz7454
      @rickbazz7454 Před rokem

      @@liz-pf3iv unless things changed in the last decade since I left Italy, BUSINESS owners and bouncers CANNOT ask for ID legally (and dont care about it). But they can refuse entry or to serve you if you look far too young. It never happened to anybody I know tho and I was a bouncer for many years. FYI only Polizia and Carabinieri are entitled to ask you for ID legally and hotel receptionist can ask to withhold your passport or other forms of ID overnight to fill up documents that get forwarded to Police periodically. If anybody else asks you to show your ID outside a legit business like car rentals etc be suspicious.

  • @rosannathomson7886
    @rosannathomson7886 Před 2 lety +15

    I love this! Congratulations, someone who isn't afraid to venture off the beaten path.
    Also, I appreciate all of your tips. You make the location the highlight, rather than centering it all around yourself.
    Thank you.

  • @Sheiscelestee
    @Sheiscelestee Před rokem +1

    Thank you for this amazingly detailed video! This is perfect for my solo trip to Milan

  • @AcesAutoPlanet
    @AcesAutoPlanet Před 2 měsíci

    Milan, my home since 2009-2015. I missed this place. 😢

  • @Kartikeya18mishra
    @Kartikeya18mishra Před 2 lety

    Omg what a lovely video! You deserve so much more recognition. Thanks for spreading out the important info :)

  • @TravelingisFREEDOM
    @TravelingisFREEDOM Před 2 lety +5

    This seems to be a very charming place, I hope I can visit sometime in the future. Seeing and sharing places like this is why I love traveling and make videos so much! And please keep up the great job! Subscribed!!

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks so much for watching and yes I echo your love and passion for travelling completely! Thank you 🙏

  • @chrystalfreitas1603
    @chrystalfreitas1603 Před rokem +10

    I wasn't overly excited about Milan but this has all changed after watching your vlog. Lots of useful information which I have pinned to my google maps 😊

  • @mariamartirosyan1819
    @mariamartirosyan1819 Před rokem

    thank you so much! What a beautiful and informative video !

  • @gretataunyte9928
    @gretataunyte9928 Před rokem

    Amazing video! Thank you ❤️

  • @abchappell01
    @abchappell01 Před 2 lety

    Polly, that was an absolutely awesome video presentation! I truly enjoyed it. Thank you so much 😊

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Appreciate your kind words Anthony! Working on a similar format video about Venice and it's taking us forever! Hopefully you will be able to see it soon!

  • @SwissFairy
    @SwissFairy Před rokem +1

    You guys make amazing content! I love the way you present the content, professional with a great sense of humor ❤️❤️❤️

  • @BibbyVelum1
    @BibbyVelum1 Před rokem

    Love this, brilliant video Polly, will be visiting Milan soon and will grab your travel guide. Cheers!

  • @danielc45
    @danielc45 Před 8 měsíci

    Really enjoy your guide. I will definitely give them a look next year.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks a million, means a lot to me :)

  • @tiagofcampanholi
    @tiagofcampanholi Před rokem

    Great video and tips! Thank you!

  • @RosieGalbally
    @RosieGalbally Před 2 měsíci

    I feel like you have included alot of things others haven't - not just tge typical attractions 🎉 thank you

  • @radiantsmiler3689
    @radiantsmiler3689 Před rokem

    Thank you! I'll be there in a couple of weeks and appreciate the tips, which I plan to use.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      You are so very welcome. Thanks for watching and have a lovely trip. Let me know what was your favourite place :)

  • @eugenea7886
    @eugenea7886 Před 2 lety

    Great Video
    One of the best travel guide videos I've seen on here. bravo - keep it up

  • @len_ke
    @len_ke Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you a lot I never been in Milan and I am going to visit in June of this year for a design week... I am really looking forward and this video is very useful THANK YOU... ❤️❤️❤️

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Spending a Design week in Milan sounds pretty awesome! Glad you found this video helpful and I’m excited for your trip! Please eat some gelato for me 😅

  • @adriennebutler5988
    @adriennebutler5988 Před rokem

    This is just a really well composed and interesting video!! Def worth a sub

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      Awww, thank you so much Adrienne for your kind words:)

  • @ramandgul
    @ramandgul Před rokem

    Very good tips thx 😊

  • @ragawannair602
    @ragawannair602 Před rokem

    So amazing 😍🤩 enjoy your trip

  • @sayaIbnuFajar
    @sayaIbnuFajar Před 2 lety

    Awesomely done! From now I'm sharing this with all friends and family planning to visit me here in Milan. Job well done Polly! Thanks and Cheers. Wish I had known earlier you were here, I would jump in and took a photo walk as well.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      This is such a lovely comment , thanks so much my dear and please keep sharing this video with your mates, the more the merrier 😅🙏🙏

  • @ronankeavs9817
    @ronankeavs9817 Před 2 lety +5

    I'm going to Milan in 3 weeks and this vid was so helpful.. thank you and will defo be getting ice cream and a coffee in Starbucks..

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      I'm so jealous and excited for you Ronan, have a fantastic time and eat LOADS of gelato!

  • @ayaelgorani
    @ayaelgorani Před rokem

    KEEP GOING GIRL LOVE YOUR VLOGS

  • @TravelwithCata
    @TravelwithCata Před rokem

    Nice video ❤ thanks for sharing with us your beautiful videos

  • @vishantbatra
    @vishantbatra Před rokem

    what an awesome edit!!!!!!!!!

  • @zainafyl
    @zainafyl Před rokem

    May I say this video is spectacular ! ❤️

  • @justhitrecord3854
    @justhitrecord3854 Před rokem

    Wow Polly amazing video! You’ve inspired me to do better… for that I thank you. See you at the top! 🥂

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      Aww thanks so much, mate, it really means a lot to me!!!

  • @annecollierful
    @annecollierful Před 2 lety +13

    Was recently in beautiful Milan and WISH I'd had this video to watch beforehand! Love the the historical background you managed to get in there!

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much Anne, your comments always put a massive smile on my face!

  • @minemanapturel8676
    @minemanapturel8676 Před 2 lety

    great video as always!

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much my dearest! Still dreaming of that basil ice cream! Also I need to see your pictures from your trip to Italy!

  • @francinejaninesarmiento1797

    Loved your content for this trip, great tips and thank you for sharing! Thought I might also share a good travel carry-on bag you can consider on your future travels. It's the Bento Bag from Nomad Lane. It's very functional and a good carry-on on travels ❤🥰

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      Cheers Francine for your kind words. After 3 years of using Horizn and Wandrd backpacks I'm on a hunt for a new travel bag, will check this one out, thank you!

  • @flegmatichen
    @flegmatichen Před 2 lety +2

    Thank you for quality content!

  • @davidharris4062
    @davidharris4062 Před 2 lety

    Just love your videos, brilliant 👍👍👍👍

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Thank you very much. This one is very dear to me as this city has been in my life for over a decade ^^

  • @evelyngrammar
    @evelyngrammar Před 2 lety +1

    Just what I need. We'll be in Milan in July - wearing our hats!

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      Amazing! I’m so excited for your trip and 👒 all the way!

  • @inat4et069
    @inat4et069 Před 2 lety +4

    Loved this video, really helped me get more excited for my trip! Regarding the covid restrictions and rules - do you have to wear a mask at all times or is it for enclosed spaces only? Thank you for your effort into this video! 💕💕

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      You are gonna have so much fun! Last time I’ve checked you need to wear a mask inside and in the transport but please re-check the rules closer to your trip again just to be on the safe side.

  • @marcoparra1817
    @marcoparra1817 Před rokem

    LOVE THIS VID

  • @JemimasOutcome
    @JemimasOutcome Před 2 lety +3

    This was so interesting and helpful to watch, currently planning my trip to Milan and I had absolutely no idea what to do (going for a friend's wedding). However, after your video I am so excited and can't wait to explore and eat ice cream 🍦☀️

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for your kind words Jemima, also you are going to a wedding in Milan, how fabulous! I'm sure you are going to have a fantastic time there and yes tons of ice cream must be consumed!

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      Thank you so much for your kind words Jemima, also you are going to a wedding in Milan, how fabulous! I'm sure you are going to have a fantastic time there and yes tons of ice cream must be consumed!

  • @joii8980
    @joii8980 Před rokem

    Wow ! So informative travel docu vid, I've been in Milan for about 23 years but yet still love discovering new things to enjoy my dolce vita lifestyle here, your vid gave me new places to visit. Thank you for your classy docu-style video, and please keep posting. Arriverderci

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      Cheers Joi, really means a lot to me to read your lovely comment! Haha, the la dolce vita lifestyle is why I keep returning to this gorgeous country every year. Is there anything you would like to add to the local mix?

    • @joii8980
      @joii8980 Před rokem

      @@ClassicPolly Yes, how about a lovely summer short trip to Lake Como and its surrounding villages? 💖🍹🏖

  • @drdouggreen
    @drdouggreen Před 5 měsíci +1

    I visited Milan last year and agree with you that it is amazing. Here is what I would add to your fine video. You mentioned the cemetery, but you didn't show any of it. It is so insane as to be indescribable. You did not mention Leonardo's Iron Horse replica. It isn't too far out and is worth a look. You also didn't mention La Scala Opera House. It's the most famous opera house in the world and a bucket list item for anyone who even likes opera a little bit. Keep up the good work. You have a great personality for this type of travel video.

  • @introdeqoz
    @introdeqoz Před 2 lety

    Milan is One of city that i want go to get travel someday. Grazie!

  • @calatita4
    @calatita4 Před 2 lety

    I love this!!!! Polly more videos of italy, Lake Cuomo and Amalfi Coast please and thank you!!! Greetings from Arizona 💖

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much Monica. Haha We might need to book tickets to lake Como and Amalfi coast then! Appreciate the support!

  • @carolc9654
    @carolc9654 Před 2 lety +6

    Good video; has a good vibe to it.
    BTW, it's "apEritivo"
    and I'd like to suggest Milan's Chinatown; especially, if you want to eat something tasty outside of the regular lunch/dinner hours. It has a great vibe, and Italian locals love it there. There are also a couple of great wine bars/enoteca.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks for the tip Carol, Chinatown was highly recommended by my local friends, sadly we just didn’t have the time to go there.

  • @teresapentimalli5139
    @teresapentimalli5139 Před 9 měsíci

    Oh this is amazing … thank you for all the fabulous facts and tips … heading to Milan in a few weeks ❤

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 9 měsíci

      OH, that's lovely! Have fun in Milan!

  • @thelegendjustice
    @thelegendjustice Před rokem

    Your video was very helpful, thank you 🎉

  • @BellexKings95
    @BellexKings95 Před 2 lety +11

    Your editing and the way you explain things is AMAZING!! Bravo, I felt like I was watching a show, was entertained the whole time and was engaged in learning more about the city 😍

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Oh this is a wonderful compliment, thank you so much for your warm words Isabelle, really means a lot to me 🧡

  • @cpwolfe23
    @cpwolfe23 Před 2 lety +1

    Good evening, Dr. Gardner!

  • @shalprocook9020
    @shalprocook9020 Před rokem +4

    I’ve just been to Milan and it is beautiful 🤩

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      It's truly beautiful. What was your highlight?

  • @avasavor
    @avasavor Před 5 měsíci

    Very good video

  • @kamkarter8821
    @kamkarter8821 Před rokem

    Excellent video

  • @taunusfarmboy7530
    @taunusfarmboy7530 Před rokem

    I think its great, honest and looking forward to taking your tips live in May

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      Thanks mate, have a fantastic trip to Milan!

  • @hayleyscomet1
    @hayleyscomet1 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome video thank you. We will be there in 6 weeks. Greetings from Sunny Cape Town South Africa 🇿🇦

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Cheers Wayne, you gonna have a fantastic time in Milan and omg please say hi to Cape Town from me!

  • @youtuber2021
    @youtuber2021 Před rokem +2

    I'm from Ireland and have always wanted to visit Italy. Here's hoping I can finally make that happen soon.

    • @youtuber2021
      @youtuber2021 Před rokem

      @Mark Nelson I actually did have plans to go to Milan, I've pictures and it certainly doesn't look like a dump. So could you reiterate how it is the dump you claim it to be?.

  • @neklamp2431
    @neklamp2431 Před 2 lety

    Excellent presentation!!!!

  • @ponyrang
    @ponyrang Před rokem

    Wow... My best friend, Nice video... Beautiful place Enjoy watching this video... Have a nice day.

  • @dustindubay4243
    @dustindubay4243 Před 2 lety +3

    Visiting Italy for the first time in June! Milan is one of the cities we are visiting. Do you have a link to your travel guide? I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel. It is fantastic. Instantly subscribed!

    • @AlessandroGenTLe
      @AlessandroGenTLe Před 2 lety

      Just search for "do" and "don't". Milan has basically everything, from thermal pools to a big amazing tech museum, art, fashion, castles, churches, canals and so on... So search based on your personal interests

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      Cheers Dustin, glad to hear you will be travelling to Milan in June, please eat lots of gelato for me! Milan City Guide is coming out this weekend. I’ll add the link to the disruption so please keep an eye on it 😉

    • @dustindubay4243
      @dustindubay4243 Před 2 lety +1

      @@ClassicPolly thank you!

  • @cowmbing
    @cowmbing Před rokem

    hi polly love your video, subscribed!! can you do rome and florence?? :D

  • @smacznie-szybko-zdrowo

    Nice Video from Milan, just subscribed 🙃

  • @janice4775
    @janice4775 Před rokem

    Brilliant video.

  • @stockradamus6018
    @stockradamus6018 Před rokem +1

    Gonna be in Milan next weekend so am very much looking forward to it. There for 3 days so trying to get as many recommendations and places I can visit as possible

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      Oh fab, enjoy your time in Milan and let me know what was your favourite spot :)

  • @thenderson831
    @thenderson831 Před 2 lety +1

    Loved this video! I will be going to Milan in June and I will hit you up on Twitter for your 48 hour itinerary! Thank you for sharing this video.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +2

      Thank you Tahmeeka, please do hit me up before your visit, I'm literally finalising itinerary as i type this!

    • @thenderson831
      @thenderson831 Před 2 lety

      @@ClassicPolly Hi! I tried to message you on you Twitter for your itinerary and it’s not allowing me to message you on Twitter ☹️☹️☹️

    • @josephinefurman3905
      @josephinefurman3905 Před 2 lety

      I’ll be in Milan for 2 days! How can I get this itinerary?!

    • @ArdiMelikian
      @ArdiMelikian Před 2 lety

      @@ClassicPolly mee too please. i am visiitng with my daughter and we only have 3-4 days and need to make it worthwhile

  • @AdamKozak100
    @AdamKozak100 Před 2 lety +2

    amazing!

  • @nicolelindberg8397
    @nicolelindberg8397 Před rokem

    Milan is fantastic.

  • @MTravelVlog
    @MTravelVlog Před 2 lety

    I really enjoyed your video. 👌🏼
    Great channel. 🤝 ⭐️
    Greetings from Albania. 👋🏼🇦🇱

  • @jmest3571
    @jmest3571 Před rokem

    Great work!

  • @yaeldryer300
    @yaeldryer300 Před rokem

    Thank you so much :)0love from Israel ❤️

  • @alexstoica_fotograf
    @alexstoica_fotograf Před rokem

    Hi!
    Great vlog!
    What desktop case you have, what model? It’s gorgeous!
    Thanks!

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem +1

      Cheers Alex, it's by be quiet pure base 500dx in white :)

  • @starmeyer8935
    @starmeyer8935 Před 2 lety +1

    The gorgeous Bagatti Valsecchi mansion on via Gesù / via Santo Spirito - where the restaurant rents those beautiful spaces on the ground floor from the Region of Lombardy - also houses a fascinating and gorgeous private museum preserving the original late 19th century Bagatti Valsecchi interiors with Italian Renaissance art and furnishings. Be sure to visit it!

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      Just checked the images of this mansion- OMG how gorgeous is this place. Thank you so much for this recommendation, already added it to my list.

  • @kim.luxmom
    @kim.luxmom Před 2 lety

    Love this video, new subbie here😊

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so much for watching and your support! It really means a lot to me!

  • @andrewtrobec9182
    @andrewtrobec9182 Před 2 lety

    basil ice cream from the place called frozen? if so, i 100% agree, i reminisce. i'll go again this weekend, lol.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      I might be a tad jealous of you right now! Please eat an extra helping for me 🙏

  • @Mcsuber
    @Mcsuber Před rokem

    thanks for this video, I;m planning to visit Milan in a week for 3-4 days ) I hope I'll try to checkout your advices there, and there wont'be a million people in a centre ))

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem +1

      Let’s keep fingers crossed it won’t be too crowded!

  • @diamonddonut
    @diamonddonut Před rokem

    @09:52
    Where is the Gilato that you dreamed of? which shop?

  • @dougwedel9484
    @dougwedel9484 Před rokem +2

    The bike lanes. I want to know more about the bike lanes. They say Milan is going green and the world is going green with envy.

  • @fabioalbertani945
    @fabioalbertani945 Před rokem +1

    Great video Polly. Just one little thing: we don’t refer to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele as Emanuele shopping center. We just say La Galleria

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem +1

      Oh I Love it, La Galleria. Good to know, thanks for sharing this local nugget Fabio!

  • @StephenSmith-ge1qf
    @StephenSmith-ge1qf Před rokem +6

    As an Italian resident, we DO NOT classify Starbuck's as coffee. Ludicrous drinks for tourists. Another handy tip - don't go to Milano in late July until around 20th. August. Nearly everyone is on holiday and you'll only find stifling heat and several million mosquitoes.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      Cheers Stephen! I agree Starbucks is no bueno especially in Italy but you have to give them credit for the inside interior work they have done. It looks like a palace inside. Great tip about July-August conditions, thank you!

    • @davideresentini6826
      @davideresentini6826 Před rokem

      @@ClassicPolly tbh, it does look amazing & coffee is good. It is different from what we are used to

    • @Lulbahri551
      @Lulbahri551 Před rokem

      Thank you i was paning to come ib mid August

    • @pemmeinox3980
      @pemmeinox3980 Před rokem

      Come italiano, invece, io (I DO) reputo il caffè di Starbuck di qualità assolutamente eccellente ( e ti sarei grato di spiegarmi quali sarebbero gli immaginifici "ludicrous drinks for tourists" di cui parli).

  • @momolanxieuse104
    @momolanxieuse104 Před rokem

    Hi Polly! Thanks for your great video! I go to Milan on the 4th of August. Do you know if this kind of ceremony at 0:48 is common? (what day, hour etc). Thanks for your answer
    Morgane

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem +1

      Great question, I think it was some sort of graduation that we got lucky to witness. This was shot on our trip in the middle of September 2020 so I'm not quite sure it's common, sorry!

    • @momolanxieuse104
      @momolanxieuse104 Před rokem

      @@ClassicPolly thanks for your answer !

  • @Everything-PANDA
    @Everything-PANDA Před 3 měsíci

    What is the name of the coffee shop you are talking about 😊

  • @sakuracaheo5
    @sakuracaheo5 Před měsícem +1

    Where is the basil ice cream location? I love ice cream and would love to try it!

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před měsícem

      That's the name of the gelateria -LE COLONNE GELATI & CREPES FAMOSE, it's close to the Columns of San Lorenzo, so it's a nice area to walk around with your ice cream :)

  • @shajudheens2992
    @shajudheens2992 Před 2 lety

    Good Video greetings from India

  • @TwiinStar1224
    @TwiinStar1224 Před rokem

    Great video and tips. I'm doing about 15 day Euro Trip next year in late February. Yes it's winter, but going from winter in Toronto to there will feel great lol. I fly through Lisbon (I see your Sintra guide!), likely will do Barcelona and Madrid as well. If I do end up doing Milan, how many days would you recommend staying there? Your guide is a 48 hour one, but would 3 or 4 days be good? Originally I was planning to do 5 days in 3 different cities, but now it seems 5 days isn't fully taking advantage of my time in Europe. Instead I could do 4 days and see 4, or even possibly 3 days and see 5 cities. What Given the cities I listed, what would you recommend?

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem +1

      Yeah I feel you, winter in Southern Europe is a little milder than in Toronto. I'm based in Tallinn so our winters are very similar to yours.
      Re Milan,I would say 3-4 days is more than enough if you want to explore the city at a more relaxed pace. If you are happy to jam-pack your days then in 48hr you will be able to see pretty much all major attractions in Milan.
      In general, I would recommend at least 4 days in each city, it will be less stressful that way. Lisbon-Madrid-Barcelona-Milan sounds like a great Eurotrip to me :)

    • @TwiinStar1224
      @TwiinStar1224 Před rokem

      @@ClassicPolly Now I'm thinking of adding Porto and doing 3 days in each city. That gives 2 days to explore and 1 day for any day trips which hopefully should be enough. Thanks for your answer and the great video, you were really helpful!

  • @PalmOnTheMove
    @PalmOnTheMove Před 2 lety

    Very informative video, Im there next to create content

  • @trothyding8325
    @trothyding8325 Před 2 lety +2

    Very high-quality video. Thank U. 🎬 If you could remove the indoor footage, that would be perfect. It's because audiences want to focus on the sight of Milan.
    😉 Looking forward to your new content.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Hehe, thanks guys for your kind comment :)

    • @inat4et069
      @inat4et069 Před 2 lety +2

      I disagree, i loved seeing the face behind the enthusiastic narrative and the smile really made the whole video more exciting! Beaming with positivity.

  • @MrItaliansound
    @MrItaliansound Před 2 lety +11

    9:50 I will add a curiosity to your already very detailed and professional video. At the Columns of San Lorenzo the Edict of Milan was proclaimed in 313 after Christ, decided by the Emperor Constantine (that's why there is a statue of him). At that time Milan was the capital of the Roman Empire, from that square the Christian religion was proclaimed Religion of the Empire, and therefore the Christians stopped being persecuted.

    • @henrykirk1136
      @henrykirk1136 Před rokem

      [citation needed]

    • @henrykirk1136
      @henrykirk1136 Před rokem

      The church of San Lorenzo was only built later in the fourth century, the columns are older but were likely moved from elsewhere, the statue of Constantine is a 19th century copy of a statue in Rome, and the Edict of Milan, were it to have been dictated, would have been far more likely to have been proclaimed either in a state basilica, the imperial palace (as it was decreed by the western caesar and augustus) or in the forum as would have been customary for an Edict. The Edict of Milan, whose existence is debated, did not make Christianity the religion of the empire, as this didn't happen until Theodosius' Edict of Thessalonica in 380. Milan, as one of the western capitals of the Roman empire, was particularly important in early Christianity because of the relationship between Theodosius and Ambrose in the later 4th century, which can be seen in the architecture of the city, and the perculiarity of the persisting Ambrosian rite in the Diocese of Milan. Unfortunately though, while there is a long, fascinating history to the church and the columns, they and the statue of Constantine are more of a nice homage to the importance the city had in the Christian tradition than they are themselves in that way important.

    • @alexdefconiii6967
      @alexdefconiii6967 Před rokem

      1) Dal punto di vista del Cattolicesimo , l'arcidiocesi di Milano anziché seguire il rito liturgico romano , segue quello ambrosiano . 2) In Lombardia alcune parrocchie seguono il rito romano e altre il rito ambrosiano .

  • @greybeard5774
    @greybeard5774 Před 2 lety

    Are you really walking around in a t-shirt? .. unbelievable, lol .. coz we have still ice on the water and snowfalls here on Saaremaa .. thanks for sharing a bit of Italy's sunshine and warmth and wonderful sightseeings 😆

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      Yeah I totally feel you, winter in Tallinn doesn't want to let go. This girl needs more sunshine and warmth in her life so I really loved editing this footage!

  • @italocasiraghi3824
    @italocasiraghi3824 Před 2 lety +4

    Cara io ho lavorato 33 anni a Milano, è una città bellissima, spero tu abbia avuto occasione di visitare anche il Castello Sforzesco e le tante chiese che, in mezzo ai moderni negozi e palazzi, ti trascinano in pieno medioevo.. Grazie per il video, da Italiana, naturalizzata milanese, l'ho apprezzato tanto

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      I'm so glad you have enjoyed the video and yes, ive visited Castello Sfrorzesco on my preivous visits and absolutely enjoyed it. Milan is full of churches that are gorgeous inside...I only wish I had more time to see them all!

    • @italocasiraghi3824
      @italocasiraghi3824 Před 2 lety

      @@ClassicPolly vero! un abbraccio cara

  • @Italianplayercvu
    @Italianplayercvu Před rokem +1

    While i live in brescia (100km from milan more or less) i went daily to milan for uni pre covid. We went somewhat often to starbuck because they had a location near the uni (already closed). I don't really liked the shop but i'm a sucker for caramel so frappuccino was kinda obligatory. Everything else was kinda meh.
    Also the idea of living in milan was so depressing i preferred to move daily with trains.

  • @Mia-ir8lb
    @Mia-ir8lb Před 2 lety

    hi, thanks for the video, was wondering how the public transport works as it is still confusing to me. how do you validate it and if within the 90 minutes you are changing from bus to train do you validate it again?

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks Mia. On teams you validate your ticket once you are in the team (there is a calculator and it stamps your ticket) and it’s active for 90 min, meaning you can get off this tram and use another means of public transport for the duration of your ticket. In metro you will punch in your ticket to open the metro gates and same when you get out. As far as I know in metro you can use your ticket for 90min but as soon as you leave the gates of the metro you can get in with the same ticket.

    • @Mia-ir8lb
      @Mia-ir8lb Před 2 lety

      @@ClassicPolly thank you !

    • @davideresentini6826
      @davideresentini6826 Před rokem

      @@ClassicPolly on trams & buses you can hop on and off within the 90 min deadline. On metro (subway) you can access it only once.if you get out you cannot get back in. Example: you can do bus metro bus, but you cannot metro bus metro.

  • @farooqamin1028
    @farooqamin1028 Před 2 lety +1

    Thanks for this informative video. Is wearing FFP2 mask still mandatory in the trains?

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Cheers, I’m glad you enjoyed it. Masks where mandatory in the transport when we were there but please check the regulations before you travel there.

    • @Chris-kz7us
      @Chris-kz7us Před 2 lety +1

      Not anymore

    • @farooqamin1028
      @farooqamin1028 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Chris-kz7us Thanks

    • @lvididnothingwrong1958
      @lvididnothingwrong1958 Před rokem

      I think they stopped being mandatory really recently, but with cases on the rise we might see some minor restrictions come up again this winter

  • @emilpushkarev4386
    @emilpushkarev4386 Před 10 měsíci +1

    In the streets: no hat.
    In the studio: hat.

  • @luigicorte
    @luigicorte Před 2 lety

    La Milano da bere è ancora qui!

  • @sandraglowacka9724
    @sandraglowacka9724 Před 2 lety

    Is your guide available? Travelling to Milan tomorrow!

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Hi Sandra, I'm so sorry I didn't get back to you sooner. No, not yet as I am still putting it all together in one document. Hope your Milan trip will be amazing :)

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Working on it! Have a fab trip to Milan and eat loads of gelato!

  • @ruyan9929
    @ruyan9929 Před rokem

    What’s the coffee shop again? I want to try.

  • @CR-uw8kv
    @CR-uw8kv Před 2 lety +1

    So excited! Just booked my tickets for my family & I to Milan! Quick question here. Are they racist towards Mexicans? We are white passing but i just want to know lol. Also will they understand us if we speak spanish? Thank you! I loved this video❤️

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před 2 lety

      Thank you so very much. I am not sure how well people speak Spanish in Milan as I mainly got by with English and some very basic Italian. It is a very international city so you can never know for sure ^^

    • @peterbound2119
      @peterbound2119 Před 2 lety +2

      As a Milanese, I can reassure you that speaking Spanish or being mexican/Latin American will cause you no issue, dw. There's a very big latin community and Spanish is very well spoken amongst Italians. Maybe even better than English?

  • @ElenaPorcelli
    @ElenaPorcelli Před rokem

    Hearing you call the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II "Mnuela shopping center" made my day. You don't know much about Milan but you're very funny.

  • @fanciou2
    @fanciou2 Před rokem +2

    I live in Lecco, a town very cose to Milan and I go there time by time for work meetings. Milan is crazy expensive, it's a great city if you want to have a few days of a mix of everything related to Italy...but I would never live there.

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      I just checked Lecco and OMG how beautiful is this town?! The lake, the mountains, the gorgeous houses - I'm so surprised I never heard of it before!

  • @hellish88
    @hellish88 Před rokem

    What is the name of the place that sells Basil gelato?

    • @ClassicPolly
      @ClassicPolly  Před rokem

      Hey, If I remember correctly the place is called Gelateria La Romana:)

  • @tabeervlogs711
    @tabeervlogs711 Před rokem

    👍

  • @leptune
    @leptune Před rokem

    In which month was it filmed?