- Milan Shopping -

Galleria Virtual Tour

At Milan's shopping mecca, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, you'll find some of the city's most exclusive shops, boutiques and restaurants.

These include such famous designer names as Prada, Louis Vuitton and Gucci, along with fine restaurants, cafes and - surprise - the planet's most elegant McDonalds.

If high-end shopping isn't on your agenda, then the Galleria's mozaic floor alone is worth the trip.

While here, ensure your good fortune by indulging in an old Milanese tradition - digging in your heel and taking three "spins" around the bull (pictured). You'll know exactly where to find it by the well-worn spot over its testicles!

A Galleria fit for a king

When it first opened in 1878, the Galleria was officially named for King Vittorio Emanuele II, the first royal ruler of a united Italy.

Today, Milan's Galleria is the prototype for shopping malls worldwide and still manages to outperform its imitators in Old World elegance and grandeur enclosed under a 96-foot high glass arcade.

Take the virtual tour

On a more practical note, the Galleria's location is as convenient as ever. Look for the main entrance near the city's famous Duomo (cathedral) as the complex wends its way back for two city blocks ending near La Scala ...

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