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\nShopping In Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n

The city of Milan is a magnet for tourists that are into fashion and designer labels.<\/p>\n

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II Milan<\/strong> (the world\u2019s oldest shopping mall).\u00a0It was built from 1865-1877, and named after Vittorio Emanuele II, the first king of united Italy.\u00a0It is situated on the northern side of the Piazza del Duomo in Milan, and connects to the Piazza della Scala Milan. The design is absolutely stunning with its glass roof, elaborate decor and beautiful mosaics and frescoes. Simply gorgeous, however it\u00a0comes with a hefty price indeed.\u00a0You will find numerous upscale shops such as Prada, Gucci, Versace, Louis Vuitton and many others. Ferrari Store recently moved opened up. They have a vast selection of Ferrari brand items, which includes clothing (hats, shirts, ect), pens, mugs and Ferrari models. They also have cologne, key chains, and even golf clubs. And if you wish, you can take a photo in a Ferrari Formula 1.\u00a0There are also some fancy\u00a0restaurants and cafes that can be\u00a0found along\u00a0the trendy boutique shops.\u00a0Even if you are not interested in shopping, you simply cannot miss walking through the fabulous building. It is truly beautiful.<\/p>\n

Address: Piazza Duomo, 20123 Milano MI, Italy<\/p>\n

Brera District Milan<\/strong><\/p>\n

It is about a ten minute walk from Duomo.<\/p>\n

It is a great place to wander around and\u00a0truly feel the authentic vibe of the locals.\u00a0Cobbled stone streets lined with many\u00a0vendors, cozy restaurants and cafes. There are plenty of charming boutiques selling various items. Which includes clothes, artwork, jewelry, leather goods, furniture and other findings. Try to go early in the morning, or later in the afternoon. Most shops close at lunchtime, from 1:00 p.m till 3:00 pm. Many of the shops are closed on Sunday.<\/p>\n

Corso Buenos Aires<\/strong><\/p>\n

Less than a 10 minute walk from the Milano Centrale railway station.<\/p>\n

It is a nice long road\u00a0where you can bask in the beautiful Milan architecture, and find some really good deals.\u00a0There are\u00a0many different shops on both sides of the road in most price ranges. You will find something here for sure.\u00a0Wonderful retail shopping. Plenty of shops for shoes, purses, and cosmetics that are not expensive. Clothing stores galore. Which includes H&M, Fossil, and United Color of Beneton. \u00a0In addition, you will find\u00a0Guess,\u00a0Calvin Klein,\u00a0and Tommy Hilfiger.\u00a0Most stores are multi-lingual. There is also a terrific candy shop (Arcanto Goloserie). They have an array of\u00a0candy, snacks, and dessert. They also have\u00a0name-brand chocolates like Perugina and Lindt.\u00a0A lot\u00a0of shops\u00a0are open seven days a week. Sunday morning most shops do not open until 10:00 or 11:00 am. You can easily spend three to four hours here.<\/p>\n

Via Monte Napoleone<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the world’s top high fashion shopping streets.<\/p>\n

Located in the heart of the city. It is very close (five to minute walk) from Milan Cathedral, and La Scala Opera Theater Milan.\u00a0If you are interested in fashion, you will find many\u00a0famous fashion shops here.\u00a0It is a beautiful area where you can find top brands of the world. This shopping area has all the luxury brands, the latest trends in fashion and style. (housing Versace, Hermes, Prada, Fendi, Gucci, etc).\u00a0There are many\u00a0beautiful collections for men and women. In addition, the architecture of the buildings, and their facades is worth seeing.\u00a0Expect guards at the entrance of every store and snooty sales people.\u00a0Even if you are not planning on buying anything, you should have walk through. Just window shopping is an event by itself, stores spend a fortune in decorations and design. Terrific\u00a0little cafes to stop for an espresso or gelato. There are some wonderful restaurants in the vicinity too. Allow your self about\u00a0three hours to walk around.<\/p>\n

Via della Spiga<\/strong><\/p>\n

A\u00a0great place to see the fashions of tomorrow.<\/p>\n

Via della Spiga is a lovely pedestrian street that is close to Via Monte Napoleone. Even if you aren’t purchasing\u00a0anything, it’s a delightful\u00a0cobble street to walk down and see the beautiful architecture. There are some interesting\u00a0antiques and design stores. In addition, there are ton of the clothes, jewelry stores and everything else\u00a0that surrounds the world of luxury.\u00a0It contains many of fashion’s top names.\u00a0Armani, Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana are only the beginning.<\/p>\n

Via Torino<\/strong><\/p>\n

One of the older shopping streets in Milan.<\/p>\n

It is\u00a0located in the center\u00a0of Milan. Via Torino\u00a0begins (connects) at\u00a0Piazza del Duomo, and eventually turns into\u00a0Via Cesare Correnti.\u00a0It is packed with many fashion shops that are more affordable than some of the other shopping areas. There is a\u00a0nice selection of clothing stores and perfume shops, leather goods, and other accessories. It is worth investing a couple of hours of walking to see what you can purchase.\u00a0There is also a terrific supermarket (Billa).\u00a0An excellent option for a simple lunch or dinner (Bread, meats,\u00a0cheeses\u00a0and wine). There are also some wonderful bakeries and cafes located in the area.[\/tab][end_tabset]<\/p>\n

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