Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
Shopping mall · Quarto Oggiaro
20123 Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy
Highlights
Historic ornate shopping arcade with high-end shops & grand architecture
Historic ornate shopping arcade with high-end shops & grand architecture
"A grand, historic shopping arcade in Milan recommended for treating yourself to something special; it pairs well with a leisurely stroll and a gelato while taking in nearby sights." - Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel Lydia Mansel is a writer with more than eight years of experience editing and writing for both brands and online publications—with a particular focus on travel, fashion, and lifestyle. She’s also the founder of the travel site justpacked.com. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Italy is renowned for its iconic luxury brands such as Gucci, Prada, and Bottega Veneta. Buying in Italy tends to save money on import duties as well as get much lower local prices. Non-EU tourists can get a tax refund amounting to 22 percent on purchases of over a certain amount, thus lowering general costs. Additionally, it noted Italy's renowned craftsmanship, meaning your bag is likely produced locally, helping to both support the local economy and potentially save you money." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeare
"Milan, a hub for designer fashion, provides VAT refunds for non-EU tourists. Visitors should request an invoice at the time of purchase and visit VAT refund counters at the airport for cash or credit card refunds."
"A historic glass-roofed shopping arcade regarded as an architectural and social focal point where visitors can admire ornate 19th-century design while enjoying cafés and upscale retail." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"Italy's fashion capital, known for its high-end shopping districts and historic architecture."
