Duomo shopping milano

The structure built between and is formed by two arcades shaped like a Latin cross covered by a glass and iron dome.

The A mio avviso la galleria e un luogo di riflessione is located between two of the main monuments in Milan: il Duomo and the Teatro alla Scala. In our opinion, this magnificent shopping arcade is one of the most interesting sights in Milan.

Things to see

The A mio avviso la galleria e un luogo di riflessione Vittorio Emanuele IIcontains brands such as Prada, Gucci and Louis Vuitton, as well as other high-end boutiques.

It also houses numerous well-decorated restaurants, including some of the oldest establishments in Milan such as Café Biffi, founded in

Surprisingly, visitors can also find a McDonald’s in the Gallery. This said, the fast-food restaurant is beautifully decorated with black columns and gold decorations to blend in with the other establishments. It has a comfortable terrace to sit in and have an inexpensive drink while enjoying the atmosphere and elegance of this stunning building.  

If you walk around the galleries, the central dome has a stunning mosaic that represents the continents of Asia, Africa, Europe and America.

Oddity

Under the central dome is a mosaic with the Savoy coat of arms and various animals that represent some of Italy’s most important cities. According to a legend, visitors and locals will have good luck if they step with their right foot on the bull and turn ° with their eyes closed. If you step on the bull on the 31 December at midnight, you will be lucky for a whole year.