Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Commercial gallery in Italy.
The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is one of the oldest shopping malls, housed within a four-story double arcade in Milan, Italy.
Constructed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni between 1865 and 1877, it was named after the first king of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II.
Featuring exquisite mosaics, it's a landmark deeply ingrained in Italy's cultural heritage.
Visitors can explore high-end retail stores or enjoy a meal at the authentic Italian restaurants and bars.
Tradition dictates that spinning around three times with a heel on the testicles of the bull from Turin coat of arms mosaic brings good luck.
Location: Milan
Inception: September 13, 1867
Architect: Giuseppe Mengoni
Official opening: September 15, 1867
Architectural style: Renaissance Revival architecture
Floors above the ground: 3
Address: Piazza Duomo, 19-21
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