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Milan, Italy- FAQs
Italy has a lot of work to do to become truly accessible. Cobblestone streets abound, accessibility isn’t emphasized in rural areas, and popular cities are often congested with cars and scooters, making it difficult for people in wheelchairs to get around…
However, Milan is an exception. The city won the 2016 EU Access City Awards for the great work it has done towards making itself inclusive and accessible to all.
Milan’s public transportation uses low-level buses that are equipped to help wheelchair-bound customer’s board.
If traveling by train, the railroad network is well-equipped to accommodate people with disabilities. There are specially designed reception areas and coaches. The large Central Station has a lift to transport mobility impaired customers from the ticket office to the platforms.
Plus, all the museums and art galleries in Milan are accessible or can accommodate guests with disabilities as long as they are contacted beforehand.
A compact, flat city with great public transport, this is a city where you wouldn’t need a car to live, and where you can get by comfortably on your own two feet (or wheels) for most of your needs.
It’s also highly accessible, the travel hub of Northern Italy with two international airports and the best rail connections in the country.
Most European cities are as old on the inside as they are on the outside—something that foreigners don’t often consider. Old can be charming… but it’s also inconvenient.
Milan mostly bucks this trend, as much of its construction is relatively modern. Apartments are new—they have level floors, insulated windows, elevators, plumbing and electricity is all modern. And, many boast amenities like central heating and air conditioning, remote-controlled blinds, and heated floors.
