Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Where it is & how to get there

• Metro: Duomo station; the Galleria opens off Piazza del Duomo.
• On foot: Connects the Duomo with La Scala.
• Rooftop: A walkway on the roof (Highline Galleria) can be visited with a ticket.

The story of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The Galleria was designed by Giuseppe Mengoni and built between 1865 and 1877. Its two glass-vaulted arcades meet under a central glass dome, decorated with mosaics representing the continents.

It houses some of the oldest shops and cafés in Milan alongside luxury brands. Tradition says spinning on your heel on the mosaic bull in the floor brings good luck.

Best time to visit

Tips before you go

• Spin your heel on the bull mosaic for good luck.
• Spin three times on the mosaic bull for luck.
• Have coffee at one of the historic cafés.

What's around the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

• Milan CathedralNext door.
• La ScalaAt the other end of the Galleria.
• Via MontenapoleoneLuxury fashion street.
• Piazza dei MercantiMedieval square.

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