Shopping malls in Milan

A lot of shoppers enjoy finding everything their heart desires in one place. And the Milanese know exactly what you mean, as Milan has several large shopping malls and grand department stores to cater these needs.

The most famous one is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, which is located right next to the Milan cathedral in the heart of the city. This luxurious 19th century shopping mall is said to be one of the first shopping malls in the world. When you look at it’s elegant architecture, with a triumphal arch at the entry, it’s unique glass dome and handmade details on every wall, you will realize it’s also one of the most beautiful shopping malls around.

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II offers a combination of luxury fashion shops, such as Louis Vuitton, Prada and Swarovski with restaurants and cafes where you can sit down and enjoy the scenery.

La Rinascente is a department store which can be found right next to Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Cathedral of Milan. The La Rinascente in Milan is their flagship department store and it impressed so much it was actually nominated for the best department store in the world.

The ground floor of La Rinascente is dedicated to beauty, so you will find makeup and jewelry products here. As you go up you will find casual and formal fashion for men, pretty much everything for women from branded fashion to nice lingerie. To a floor for kids. On the 7th floor is the food hall, where you can sit down at an Italian restaurant, a sushi bar or simply get a sandwich while enjoying a view of the Milan Cathedral. If the weather is nice you can opt to sit outside on the roof terrace with a warm cup of coffee.