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Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is Milan's 1877 glass-and-iron covered shopping arcade connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala, hosting Prada (the brand's original 1913 store), Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace, plus historic Camparino and Savini restaurants. Non-EU visitors validate VAT refund forms electronically at OTELLO kiosks at Milan Linate, Malpensa, or Bergamo airports before flying out.
Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II concentrates historic luxury shopping arcade in central Milan. Best for Iconic shopping, Luxury brands and Historic venue, with typical VAT-refund savings of €200-800 per shopper.
1877 cruciform arcade with Prada at no. 63 (brand's 1913 original), Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Versace, Tod's, plus Camparino bar and Savini restaurant
Medieval merchant quarter on the Galleria's west side leading to Castello Sforzesco, with smaller boutiques and historic Palazzo della Ragione
Pedestrianized mainstream shopping spine running east from the Galleria toward San Babila, with Zara, H&M, Mango, Apple, Sephora
Prada at 63 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is the brand's original 1913 leather-goods store opened by Mario Prada; the Galleria's two-story flagship operates as a museum-quality location with full assortment
Touching the bull mosaic with your right heel and spinning is a Milanese tradition said to bring good luck; the mosaic is inside the Galleria's central octagon
Camparino Bar at 1 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II (corner of Piazza del Duomo) opened in 1915 and is the historic home of the Campari aperitif; expect tourist pricing
Closest Metro stops: Duomo (M1 Red, M3 Yellow) at the Piazza del Duomo entrance, Cordusio (M1 Red) at the western Galleria edge
The Galleria is open 24/7 as a public passageway; individual stores follow standard hours, typically 10am to 8pm Monday-Saturday with Italian lunch break
Milan's 1877 glass-and-iron covered shopping arcade designed by Giuseppe Mengoni, connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala in a 196m cruciform plan. It is one of the world's oldest active shopping centers and is sometimes called Italy's first commercial shopping mall.
63 Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, opened in 1913 by Mario Prada as a leather-goods store called Fratelli Prada. The brand still operates this two-story flagship at the same address, with a museum-quality fit-out and full ready-to-wear, leather goods, and shoe collections. Closest Metro: Duomo on M1 (Red) and M3 (Yellow).
The Galleria itself is a 24/7 public passageway. Individual stores follow Italian retail hours: most open Sundays 10am to 8pm in this designated tourism zone, including Prada, Louis Vuitton, Gucci, and Versace, alongside the cafes and restaurants.
Italy charges 22% VAT. Show your passport at checkout to receive a tax-free form (Global Blue, Planet, or in-house). Validate the form digitally at an OTELLO kiosk at Milan Linate, Malpensa, or Bergamo before flying out. Net refund after operator fees is approximately 13-15% of the purchase price.
Duomo on M1 (Red) and M3 (Yellow) sits directly at the Galleria's south entrance off Piazza del Duomo. Cordusio on M1 (Red) covers the west edge near Castello Sforzesco. Both are 1-2 minute walks to the arcade.
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