One of the world's oldest shopping arcades, this stunning glass-and-iron 19th-century arcade near the Duomo dazzles even if luxury brands like Prada and Gucci are out of budget—worth a look just for the architecture.
“The magnificent Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, completed in 1877 (designed by Giuseppe Mengoni), is emblematic of Milan.”
– Michelin Guide
Fodor's
"This spectacular, late-19th-century glass-topped, Belle Époque, barrel-vaulted tunnel is essentially one of the planet's earliest and most select shopping malls." Full review
Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"So much more than a shopping arcade, the neoclassical Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is a soaring iron-and-glass structure known locally as il salotto bueno, the city's fine drawing room." Full review
Time Out
"The magnificent Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II isn't known as il salotto di Milano (Milan's living room) for nothing." Full review
Let's Go
"Marble inlay floors leading to one Gucci, a Versace, and two Pradas seperated for men and women. " Full review
Travel + Leisure
"Opened in 1867 and recently refurbished thanks to grants from fashion houses Prada and Versace, the Galleria is famous for being one of the world's oldest shopping malls." Full review
Afar Magazine
"The elite power of the place was well illustrated in 2012 when MacDonald’s was forced to close when their lease renewal was refused." Full review
Afar Magazine
"For HQ shopping worshippers of the VIP class! Right next to the Duomo Church in Milan, visitors can find the famous Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle II." Full review
U.S. News & World Report
4.0
"Even if you can't afford to buy anything in this elegant complex, it's still worth a peek for its stunning makeup." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler
"After soaking in the history and charm of the Duomo, walk over to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, one of the world’s oldest shopping emporiums with outposts from Prada to Gucci." Full review
Frommer's
"Milan's late-19th-century version of a mall is this wonderful steel-and-glass-covered, cross-shaped arcade." Full review
Experts' Choice Award 
Fodor's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Let's Go
Travel + Leisure
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report
Condé Nast Traveler
Frommer's
