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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Piazza del Duomo, Milan, Italy
As featured in 3 days in Milan
Ranked #1 of 38 shopping in Milan
4.5 of 5 stars 507 Reviews
Type: Shopping centres, Architectural Buildings, Landmarks/ Points of Interest
Activities: Shopping, Dining, People-watching
Fee: No
Owner description: For sheer belle époque splendor, this extravagant 19th-century glass-topped, barrel-vaulted tunnel serves as a lively, noisy and colorful shopping...... more » Owner description: For sheer belle époque splendor, this extravagant 19th-century glass-topped, barrel-vaulted tunnel serves as a lively, noisy and colorful shopping mall, teeming with life and inviting you to people-watching from the tables that spill from the Galleria's many bars and restaurants. « less
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Canberra, Australia
Senior Contributor
42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

The Galleria is worth visiting if only for its claim to fame as one of the first and longest operating shopping Malls. The mosaic floor, itself with glass dome roof that defines the mall and the architectural detail are all fine examples of the mid to late 1800s If you look carefully you'll find a shop front dedicated to the... More

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Alexandria, VA
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122 reviews 122 reviews
Reviews in 61 cities Reviews in 61 cities
128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This historic structure consists of fine shops and restaurants. It was built about 130 years ago. The central octagonal space is topped with a glass dome. It is a stone's throw from the historic Milan Cathedral, the second largest in the world. You can shop well here and there are many restaurants to choose from. The structure is worth a... More

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Cork-Ireland & Saudi Arabia
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

I liked the opulence. We did the one year of luck in the center. More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 2012 NEW

fantastic place to watch people, and window shop, only drawback is the McDonalds- oh well More

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Lawrence, Massachusetts
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

It still gives off some of its faded glory, but on the whole it is falling apart (literally as some of the floors are condemned). The tradition of spinning on Il Torino's balls can be done but be careful as that part if the mosaic is worn down so far as to be dangerous. That and McDonalds. But there is... More

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Bangkok
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2012 NEW

I like the set up of this elegant shopping mall. It's good to stroll around and look at expensive stuffs. More

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Brussels
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15 reviews 15 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I was delighted to find more than designer shops. The Campari bar at the Duomo entrance is worth a visit. The original Prada shop. Good shirt and tie shops and much more. Spin twice on one heel on the balls of the bull for luck! More

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Lárisa, Larisa, Greece
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

Pretty imposing building (along with the Duomo), good for strolling around, but only for window-shopping for the average visitor More

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Bucharest, Romania
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44 reviews 44 reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
154 helpful votes 154 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012
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Don t eat here. It s touristic area and is verry expensive More

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Prague, Czech Republic
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 May 2012

Glass-topped shopping arcade, shops definitely not for everyone, but the restaurants and cafés have affordable prices. You can sit and watch life go by and the architecture of the mall is attractive too More

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