In the capital of Italian fashion, the Vittorio Emanuele II shopping gallery and its glass dome do not go unnoticed. Enjoy a walk through a luminous four-story center, while admiring its neoclassical architecture. Without a doubt, the Vittorio Emanuelle II Gallery is the city’s great must-see.
The Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery was built in 1877, by the architect and engineer Giuseppe Mengoni. Its name refers to one of the most important kings of Italian unification, as a way of remembering the end of a sad time and the beginning of the rise of Italian culture.
As for the design, it is formed by two perpendicular arches covered by an iron and glass vault that intersect creating an octagon, with a glass dome. This style was very popular in the 19th century, and served as an inspiration for other European galleries. In fact, thanks to this, the term ‘gallery’ was introduced to this type of venue.
Likewise, the beauty of the gallery is so great that details can be found wherever you look at it. Like its cross shape that unifies the two most famous squares in the city, Duomo and Scala.
On the other hand, the central vault ceiling has a mosaic representing the continents. While in the central octagon there is a mosaic with the Savoia family coat of arms, represented with the image of a bull.
The latter is accompanied by a popular tradition that says that if you make a complete turn on top of the image of the bull with your right foot and with your eyes closed, you will enjoy good fortune and you will be able to return to the city. If the ritual is completed on December 31 at midnight, the luck will last the whole year. Will you try?
In addition to its spectacular architecture and design, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II stands out for its numerous stores of the most famous European brands. Although there are also small, lesser-known shops, as well as cozy restaurants.
Surprisingly, in this fantastic gallery there is also space for several cafes, some ice cream parlors and even fast food stalls. Wherever you look at it, the gallery exudes elegance, harmony, serenity and delicacy.
On the other hand, if you are looking to take home a souvenir of your trip to Milan, don’t hesitate to stop by the handicraft shop. There you will find objects made of silver, from candlesticks to forks, it is ideal for lovers of goldsmithing!
Also called “Milan Hall”, the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery is located in the very center and connects the main buildings and monuments of the city. Its southern entrance is located in the Plaza del Duomo, next to the cathedral. While the north entrance is in the Plaza de La Scala with the theater of the same name.
The gallery is open every day of the week and admission is free. To get there, you can take the metro or any transport that leaves you in one of the two squares.
Likewise, if you want to go shopping or contemplate its famous shop windows, the Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery is a must-see in Milan.
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