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The shopping gallery of Vittorio Emanuele II is just astonishing, and unlike any arcade I have seen anywhere in the world. It's cavernous interior is akin to the nearby cathedral , and is very much a place to worship at the alter of capitalistic consumerism. Right in the centre, underneath the fabulous glass dome, are some of the greatest names in fashion and good taste, such as Prada, Savini and .... McDonalds? Right next to some of the most exclusive shops and restaurants on the planet, in one of the grandest shopping arcades in the world, is an enormous, and to me wholly inappropriate, McDonalds restaurant. Still, the restaurant is fairly tasteful, and doesn't really detract from the whole glamour and glory of the galleria, but it is an amusing sight. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro 1 & 3 - Duomo
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Right underneath the glass dome in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is the emblem of Turin, a bull, on the mosaic floor. It is meant to bring you good luck if you spin around on your right heel on the bull's most treasured possession. I kid you not, there was a crowd of people queuing up to crush the testacles of the bull of Turin, in order to bring themselves good luck. I don't know if this is a tradition imported from Turin, or if the Milanese are showing a great disrespect to their neighbours, but it was a fun to watch people grinding their heels on the poor bull's private parts. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro 1 & 3 - Duomo
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one of the most enduring icons of milan is the famous glass dome located inside the galleria. this dome is huuuuge, and very impressive i must say! made up of many glass panels, this piece of architecture was a feat back in it's day. look up dear vt'ers! Leave a Comment Directions: Metro 1 & 3 - Duomo
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The most beautiful shoping complex I have ever been to for sure. Standard boutiques, shops and fast food chains and italian restuarants inside. A couple of shops selling soccer jerseys and other stuff. Some stalls just outside selling "designer bags" (genuinity unknown) and souveniors.
It is located just beside the Doumo. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro 1 & 3 - Duomo
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Take a look at the magnificient interiors of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele. Here you can find the most expensive restaurant of the city, here you can have the most expensive espresso in whole Italy, but also, here you can find some well-stocked book shops like never else in Milano.
During the day, but especially in the evenings, here you can see some of the most beautiful woman and girls of Milano. Leave a Comment
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The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele dominates Piazza del Duomo with its weighty bulk and great triumphal archway cut into the long northern arcade.
Built between 1865 and 1877, it was designed by Giuseppe Mengoni who died just before the building was completed.
The cross-shaped structure is surmounted by an extraordinary colored glass and iron dome. The modern technical skill and originality of the Milan Galleria have nothing to fear from a comparison with similar structures put up in London and Paris about the same time.
Today this glassed-in street is a center for both cultural and mundane activities with its book and record shops, cafes and famous restaurants. For those who might be interesting about, "Prada" has opened a new shop in the central position of the Galleria. Leave a Comment Directions: the very heart of the city
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Welcome to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II - built in Milan in the year 1878 and also known locally as - Il Salotto di Milano.
This 4-storey glass-domed atrium is the world’s FIRST super-shopping mall. The sidewalk cafes, super-bookstores, chic restaurants, and of course, most notably - THE Prada boutique are great testaments as to why no other malls dotting this globe can even dare rival the Galleria (sorry Harrod's of London!).
It is here that the original PRADA flagship store first saw its empire bloomed to its current mega global operations.
Bored with Prada? Why not try Prada's SLIGHTLY cheaper range - MIU MIU with its equally impressive clothing line and delicate stiletto heels?
The brilliant architect managed to build an AMAZING arched glass roof over the intersection of 2 major Milan streets! The 4-storey domed glass roof connected the tops of existing commercial buildings which faced inward to beautiful tiled walkways. The glass arcade was certainly a luxury to 19th century shoppers.
The Galleria certainly helped propel Milan to become the world's #1 fashion capital by attracting designer boutiques and stylish fashionistas to shop here.
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Your trip to Milan is only half complete if you don't order the "Cotoletta Milanese". I tried this dish the other day and it was mama mia! There is another dish which I love. Yes, I'm referring to "Risotto Milanese". This is supposedly Milan's traditional dish.
Risotto Beccofino is another dish that I recently fell in love with. Gosh... How can I ever stay slim with all these delicious Italian food tempting me constantly? So much for my will-power huh?
Well, if you wish to impress your future suocera (read: your awesome mother-in-law in English) or suocero (father-in-law)**, try learning how to cook these dishes. What? This advice is most apt for me? Sigh. I know, I know... I'm a lousy cook. Give me a break, will ya? I'm still learning how to fry an omelette.... I promise, eventually - I'll learn how to make delicious pasta and even, bake a nice tiramisu! ;-) And I'll invite you folks to my place for a lovely homecook meal. Note: Insurance (against food poisoning) is not required. ;-)
Where to find these Italian dishes in Milan?
Any good and authentic restaurant. If you're a foreigner/ tourist, you can head to any of Italian eaterie inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuale. Directions: Metro 1 & 3 - Duomo
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The beautiful Galleria Vittorio Emanuele faces the world famous il Duomo Cathedral and the La Scala. No, the La Scala is not where I'm living... You country bumpkin! This is where you'll find the world’s most prestigious opera house! Yes, here.
Giacomo Puccini (world famous Italian composer, remember him? Yes, he's the one who penned "La Boheme") loved to spend time at the Galleria when he was a struggling young music student. Later in Puccini's life, it was reported that he would often ask the famous people he worked with to meet him at the Galleria.
What? You still can't find the Galleria? Sigh. Even if you're as blind as a bat, you can't miss it. Yeah, it's the 4-storey, glass-encased mall filled with exquisite cafes and expensive shopping.
And if you do stop in, be sure to step on the testicles of the Taurus mosaic on the floor. :-) Seriously, the Milanese believe it brings good luck!!
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Crowded shopping center with some fashion shops (Louis Vuitton). The entrance from Piazza Duomo and the interior is really beautiful and is worth a look. Among the numerous shops there is a good tie-shop and a mediastore with all you want in terms of music and DVDs. Leave a Comment Directions: Metro 1 & 3 - Duomo
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