Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Built in 1867 but nearly destroyed totally in WWII this distinctive glass domed shopping arcade sits between the piazzas of the Duomo and La Scala. It's nickname is il Salotto di Milano , or Milan's drawing room. Inside you can shop 'til you drop with all the brand names or top up on coffee at one of the fancy cafés or restaurants. The mosaics inlaid on the floor represent the unified cities of Italy and if you rub your shoe over Turin's bulls testicles its said to bring good luck.

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