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Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery, Milan

galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan 20121

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Construction of the "Galleria", a typically 19th-century public building now used for events, began in 1864 ... More

Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery

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Construction of the "Galleria", a typically 19th-century public building now used for events, began in 1864 following a series of competitions for the design won by Giuseppe Mengoni. Large plaster eagles support its dome, 47m high and made of iron and corrugated glass. Note the telamons and caryatids on the interior façades and the Neo-Renaissance-style stucco work and graffiti. The floor of the octagon was completely restored in 1966 in rare marble mosaic showing the emblems of Italian cities. The art nouveau Bar Zucca (once the historic Camparino) facing the Piazza Duomo is the traditional stop for an aperitif and neighbours the elegant restaurant Il Savini . Feature of interest: On the mosaic floor note the symbol of the city of Turin - the black bull with worn genitals. Legend has it that revolving three times on one leg placed exactly in that position brings good luck.

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Reviews for Vittorio Emanuele II Gallery: 5

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Dont be triked

By A Yahoo! Contributor, 1/29/08

Yea the place was soo pretty but, i think they need money so they cheat you off your money you need to be carefull and there was so many thing to buy there. It was pretty but be carefull to what store you go to because some off them are cheap.

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4 of 8 Yahoo! Users found this review helpful

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Scandal in Galleria Vittorio...

By A Yahoo! Contributor, 7/13/07

The Galleria is beautiful, but you have to be careful with the coffes because they cheat you with the prices. Everythings over priced and quite unfriendly like all over Milan

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Why?

By A Yahoo! Contributor, 3/7/07

Sure, the architecture is beautiful, but there's really nothing to actually *do* in the galleria. Except eat fast food and blow money on overpriced souvenirs.

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My trip to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele

By A Yahoo! Contributor, 10/16/06

I quite liked it. It was very busy but we didn't seem to notice seen that all the shopkeepers were firndly. All in al it was quite a fun experience.

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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

By A Yahoo! Contributor, 7/25/04

I have visited Milano twice so far(both with the last 10 months)and have visited the Galleria a number of times during both visits.
It is the true heart of the city next to the Duomo. It is said the inspiration for it came from covered galleries in Paris and London, but in my opinion it leaves 19th Century London shopping galleries in the shade by its sheer size, elegance, and aspect. I found the place awe inspiring, almost like a cathedral for lovers of architecture, style and grace. It's a great location to to look around the few shops within it(including Prada)or enjoy a meal or drink in one of the restaurants or bars and watch the chic Milanese go by. The main facade of the Galleria in Piazza del Duomo is equally impressive with its great arched entrance drawing you in. To the rear is Piazza alla Scala(for the opera house).
Despite my 5 star rating, the presence of a well known fast food chain right at the heart of the Galleria spoils the experience of Milanese chic. Enjoy.

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