03/10/2022
Italy’s oldest active shopping mall is nestled between Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Scala. It was built between 1865 and 1877 by architect, Giuseppe Mengoni, and is named after the first king of the kingdom of Italy, Victor Emmanuel II.
The unique octagonal shape is accented with a domed glass ceiling, vaulted glass, and wrought iron arcades. The mosaic tile floor design represents different cities in Italy.
The elegant 19th century shopping mall houses some of the most luxurious fashion boutiques, in addition to numerous restaurants and some of the oldest establishments in Milano.