Get access to see location
Symbolic cross-shaped gallery
Category

Sightseeing

Message from
Clara Alessandra

Directly from Piazza Duomo, on the left, you can access the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, another of the symbolic places of the city. It is a cross-shaped gallery that leads directly to Piazza della Scala, full of bars, restaurants, shops and with one more curiosity.

When you are in the center of the Gallery, you will notice a mosaic under your feet depicting a bull. Several people stop at this point to perform a superstitious ritual: point the heel at the bull and do 3 turns on themselves. Why not do it too, perhaps immortalized by a photo shoot or a creative video?

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a great place to experience Italian design and culture. Built in the center of Milan, it houses some of the oldest shops and restaurants in the city, as well as luxury retailers, cafés, bars, and a hotel. It features a huge iron-and-glass roof that gives it an ethereal look. Inside, one can find four mosaics depicting the coats of arms of the main Italian cities, plus Milan's coat of arms. Legend has it that if you stand on the testicles of the bull from Turin's coat of arms, you'll get good luck! Visiting Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is a must-see when visiting Milan.

Want to see more?

I have created an interactive travel guide to help people travel like me. Used for 700+ trips

Nearby local secrets
Recommended byClara Alessandra
Colosseo
Culture
Culture
Colosseo
Iconic amphitheater
Terrazza Aperol
Bar
Bar
Terrazza Aperol
Unique rooftop experience
Spiaggia di Porto Verde
Beach
Beach
Spiaggia di Porto Verde
Paradise for beachgoers
Porta San Demetrio
Sightseeing
Sightseeing
Porta San Demetrio
Picturesque alleys
Pantheon, Roma
Culture
Culture
Pantheon, Roma
Iconic dome is the largest ever constructed
Il Pomodorino | Siena
Restaurant
Restaurant
Il Pomodorino | Siena
Family-run Italian restaurant

Creators are the next-gen travel advisors and operators

Planning your trip through social media? Now, easily access travel advice and tours created by the world’s best travel content creators