Milan is a magnet for fashion-buyers and designer labels. The Via Montenapoleone and immediate surrounds is the home of most of the great labels of the world, where you can virtually walk out of Dolce... more
If you want to go shopping in the Duomo area and not spend a fortune, it looks as if Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is the best choice. Contrary to the Galleria of the same name, there are not many high... more
More like a nook than an actual store, Algani's is located just behind the Vittorio Emanuele Galleria in the Piazza della Scala. This cute little place has a... more
These little cars are actually very popular in Italy and especially in the cities where parking is limited. Prices for these start from about 9,700 Euros... more
It's not really my thing but this shop is a bit of a Mecca for car and motor racing enthusiasts. I'm not sure whether the Formula 1 model is actually up for... more
Unsurprisingly, given its location in the grandoise Galleria Vittorio Emanuele, the Rizzoli bookshop specialises in high-end arty stuff and academic tomes. It... more
The "Prada" shop, which is located in the central position of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is the most attractive shop I have seen so far in Milan. You have... more
I've loved Alessi designs for years, so I was delighted to find a large Alessi store here, They make stylish kitchenware and home décor items, ranging from... more
One way to save on phone bills was to unlock a phone, look for a phone store in Italy and insert the country SIM card. It worked like a charm...easy, fast and... more
If you are looking for a sporting goods store which sells stuff for your favorite "futbol" team, then this is the place to go. Great selection and good prices... more
VestiStock Outlet is an outlet in a quiet part of Milan. I knew about it as I arrived at Malpensa airport. It was worth a visit because I noticed that the... more
Giuseppe Mengoni, Italian architect, designed the famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in 1861. The facade, with its roof made from iron and glass, was built from... more
If you like Ferrari then do not miss their shop in the Montenapoleone elite shopping area on Piazza Liberty. The store is in a five storey building whose... more
We wandered through this shop and nearly had to put the sunglasses on as some of the clothes were so bright!We generally looked around but found most things too... more
The top designers of Italy has their head quarter here in Milan. It is obligatoric to take a visit to their mainstore. if you dont buy anything at least its... more
You will see on the street many young men selling purses, billfolds, jewelry, watches and other small items that they can pick up and take quickly. I say... more
If Lake Como is in your itinerary (I believe it should be, Como is a must actually) the following outlet in Mendrisio Switzerland will only be an additional 15... more
La Rinascente, on Milan's central square (Duom), has ten floors of fashion, accessories, perfumes and household goods. Other amenities include a spa,... more
Rinascente is located in Piazza Duomo just beside Galeria Vittorio Emmanuele. Even just the location is enough to make it popular. You can find all you can ask... more
A friend suggested not to miss FNAC, which is a department store catering for all tastes in music, dvds and a great internet cafe on the top floor.They also... more
Via Montenapoleone is the famous street in Milan full of fashion and jewellery shops. In this elegant street, you can find all the famous designers' shops. The... more
You can come across an Esselunga supermarket anywhere in Milan. It is one of the best supermarket that provides variety of food and drinks with reasonable... more
Brums is a midsized children clothing store on busy Corso Buenos Aires. The clothes are very colourful and attend to the details. The sizes range from babies to... more
I know that Muji is expanding, but I was a bit surprised to see their shop in Milan -- the design is so strong in the northern Italy and people seem to be so... more
There are surprisingly few children stores in Milan, compared to the overall number of clothing stores in the city. Your best bet is to walk on Corso Buenos... more
April 2007 update:
A Saturday evening and half of Sunday in Milan is not much, but is just the perfect alternative to the long hours in the transit airports in case of a flight directed to Torino...
Hi everyone, welcome to MIlan the city of fashion and design...(so to say)
I was born and raised here so if you need any tourist tips feel free to contact me.
A brief history of Milan :
Milan was......
Pinch me. I can't believe I'm in Milan. Yes, Milan - the world's fashion capital and the richest city in the whole of the Italian peninsula. (Of course if you're speaking with a Roman, he'd vehemently...
Milan, the best place in Italy! I've spent nearly two years in this town, and it has everything you might ask for. Except a beach, ocean, my swedish favorite-pizza and a few more things. But still, I...
The trip to Milan was something very special because it was given to me as a present by my mom for finishing my university degree. It was a big surprise when I opened the envelope in December 2011,......
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