Galleria Vittorio Emanuele

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele is world's oldest shopping mall. Built in 1865 till 1867 designed by Giuseppe Mengoni, the mall has 4 floors with fresco and mosaic style. It is a cross shape arcade mall, connecting piazza del duomo and piazza della scala. The arcade was covered by glass and at the center there is a cupola (kind of half ball roof) also made from glass. This place is the place for finding luxurious things such as food, drink, cloths, bag, and so on with very very high quality (and expensive). Famous branded !!!

The galleria becomes a landmark of Milan. As it is also located beside the Duomo di Milano (another famous place for tourism), it is not strange if this place is very crowded. Happy people with smile, shooping, laughing. It just has a sad story since Mengoni, the designer, was died also in this place, falled down from the scaffolding, while adding the finishing touches. Mmm, I am not so sure, but the largest and biggest shop in this area is McDonald which sell a fast food. The price is little higher but the most important is finally we can find clean restroom!!!