Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Monument · Galleria, Milan

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Photo: Marco Pagani · CC BY 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a monumental shopping gallery completed in 1877. Its iron-and-glass dome covers four-story arcades lined with cafes and luxury stores. The central floor mosaic shows the bull of Turin, which visitors often step on for luck.

On day 1 of Milan: Weekend Escape

Good to know

Tickets
Free entry
Time needed
30 minutes
Best time
Early morning to avoid crowds
Getting there
Duomo metro station on lines 1 and 3

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II questions

Is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II free to enter?

Yes. The arcade is open to the public at all hours with no ticket required.

What shops are inside the Galleria?

It houses luxury brands such as Prada, Louis Vuitton and Gucci along with cafes and bookstores.

When was the Galleria built?

Construction began in 1865 and the structure opened in 1877.

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