Baggio, Milan
 

Hi,

Is there anyone on here who can provide me with some info on areas of Milan, specifically Baggio? I have found a nice looking flat there and like the idea that it is greener than many areas of Milan (and is perfect for my two dogs) but I'm not sure if it's a safe area? I know it's a fair distance from the centre, but I'm happy to travel to find a more suitable property.

Any advice?

Thanks

Re: Baggio, Milan
 

A bit far, but I think it's ok. Well 15 years ago when I visited it seemed fine...:p
Since the turn of the last century it used to be a part of the city where they relegated the poorest and unwanted people, but in modern times it's just a greener part of the city. Definitely better than some northern popular quarters. Have you looked at other parts of Milan?
All the best.
H&G

Re: Baggio, Milan
 

Thanks. I've looked at other areas,but I'm not getting much for my money and the smaller places don't accept two dogs. I'm trying to find a happy medium between a decent sized place and a decent lifestyle. I'm also not a city chick so not sure how I'd cope being smack bang in the middle of it all :)

Re: Baggio, Milan
 

Hi!

I actually lived in Biaggio myself when I first arrived in Milan over 10 years ago.
Lived there for 2/3 years and if I had my time over again I definitely would have chosen somewhere else. I didnt feel particularly safe at night, and as at the time I was young(er) :D there was nothing happening there at nighttime, meaning I nearly always had to go to Milan anyway, especially as when I arrived I spoke no Italian and knew nobody.

At the time i chose it due to being on the right side of Milan for work and also because it was cheap! And I'm not a big city girl myself.
Anyway don't want to put a damper on this but not sure if you have seen other flats in other areas in Milan?

Re: Baggio, Milan
 

Thanks. I've heard from someone else that it's not a good area so I've started looking elsewhere. I've been recommended porta ticinese, porta romana and san donato so have started looking there :)