I'm an American who's lived in Milan for 7 years. Here are my best tips for seeing the city like a local.

I've lived in Milan since 2019 and know the best ways to see the city like a local.

Tadao Amano

• As an American who moved to Milan in 2019, I know the best ways to see the city like a local.
• Instead of staying in the touristy areas, I recommend spots like Porta Romana and Porta Venezia.
• It's definitely worth seeing Milan's historic houses and sampling different types of cuisine.

When I first moved from the US to Italy in 2017, Milan wasn't on my radar for a potential home.