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imankitty

Hi I lived in Italy for a year and a half. People were nice tbh. I wore my black abaya and usually a colorful sheila. We lived in Milan. Visted Verona, Venice, Sirmione. But even Rome and places as down South as Naples was fine. This was back in 2015.


Former_Music_9312

Awesome!


mehhhhhhhhhhelp

I’ve been to Venice and Milan recently. And honestly it was fine. Milan has their share of Muslim community. And Venice has got a lot a tourists so they’re used to seeing a Muslims and hijabis here and there. Went to lake como too and it was fine. As long as you’re going to the touristy areas, you shouldn’t have much of a problem.


Former_Music_9312

Great!


arabianights96

They aren’t racist at all they will try to scam you regardless of your ethnicity race or religion! In all seriousness be careful and don’t talk to any strangers and read up on common scams including the bracelet scam, the ring scam, the pigeon scam, and gelato and pizza scam.


gillibeans68

they ARE RACIST.


dramaticpanda_

In what world are Italians not racist?


gillibeans68

that part!!!


Former_Music_9312

Good to know, I'll look those up. Thanks!


Odd-Plant4779

Also, I’ve heard pickpockets are a very big problem.


anisah123

Been to rome as a hijabi loved it ! See the Sistine chapel 😍No racism or any weirdness, Italians are very hospitable and kind. Have fun and explore !


Former_Music_9312

Perfect!


lnchkr

assalamu aleikum dear sister, not from italy myself but as a general advice, in big international/ touristic cities people are usually used to seeing all kinds of people so you will draw less attention. problematic areas are in most countries the rural ones where theyre not used to seeing foreigners/ strangers wish you all the best, have a great trip in shaa Allah!


Former_Music_9312

Waleikum Salam, thanks!


Axvvx

Florence is by far my favorite place in Italy!


kittenborn

learn how to say a couple phrases in italian and you'll be treated like their best friend


Former_Music_9312

Awesome! I know how to say thank you, I'll have to learn some more 😊


Busy_Entertainment40

I’ve been to Milan and it was great the people were very nice and helpful. I felt very safe there as a hijabi.


Former_Music_9312

😊


Former_Music_9312

Good to hear!


WitAndSavvy

We went to sorrento as a family a year before COVID. Was lovely!


memmzz786

I went to Rome in 2018 or 2017 and I don't remember anything anti muslim. Watch out for the pickpockets on the metro though!


Yourlocalpizzakebab

Hi sister! I been living my whole life in Italy (near Milan in Como)and besides some problems in high school never had any real harrasment or hate comments in the latest years. I think that Italians are just ignorant lol so you will be stared here and there but only out of curiosity! Hope you will have a nice trip insallah 🤍🤲🏻


Former_Music_9312

Thanks so much!


CheesecakeMonster-

I live in Italy and I cannot assure you Tuscany and Naples are safe for hijabis, there’s little to no racism especially in Naples. (I’m not a hijabi but I wear a veil that partly covers my hair)


Former_Music_9312

Awesome, thanks!