Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the most beautiful gallery in Europe

Entering the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a sensation. Considered one of the most beautiful galleries in Europe, it links Piazza del Duomo to that of the Scala. The Milan audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this nineteenth-century monument, at once a luxury shopping arcade and an architectural masterpiece.

A nineteenth-century shopping arcade

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a historic and prestigious shopping arcade of Milan, dating from the nineteenth century. Covered with a vast glass roof and an iron-and-glass dome, it is inspired by the Parisian arcades. Linking the cathedral to the Scala theatre, it houses shops of great brands, cafés and restaurants, and remains one of the most emblematic and elegant places of the city.

What to see

You admire the sumptuous glass roof, the mosaics, the elegant façades and the hushed atmosphere of the luxury shops. In the centre, the octagon and its dome offer a striking architectural spectacle. It is a must-see stop of Milan, at once a place to stroll, to shop and a nineteenth-century masterpiece.

Practical information

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II lies between Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Scala, in the heart of Milan, reachable on foot. It is a covered public passage, freely accessible and on the level; the shops, cafés and restaurants have their own hours. You can cross it at any hour to admire its architecture.

What is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II?

It is a historic nineteenth-century shopping arcade, considered one of the most beautiful in Europe, linking Piazza del Duomo to that of the Scala.

What is there to see in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II?

Its sumptuous glass roof, its mosaics, the central octagon under a dome and its shops of great brands, in the heart of Milan.