Visit Milan's most luxurious shopping complex

One reason to visit Milan is to witness the awe-inspiring architecture of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Travelers who book cheap flights to Italy can add this landmark to their itinerary and indulge in upscale shopping and dining within the magnificent building.

The gallery is a double succession of arches (arcades) located in the center of the city. Formed by two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon, the structure covers the street connecting Piazza del Duomo to Piazza della Scala. Besides its structural beauty, the building is one of the most elegant and stylish shopping malls in Italy, filled with cafes, restaurants and shops. Named after the first king of Italy, the Galleria was built by architect Giuseppe Mengoni in 1865 and completed by 1877.

Tourists in Milan can take the Metro to Duomo station to reach the megaplex and gaze at the mosaic-tiled floor depicting each sign of the zodiac. Curious travelers can stroll the interior of the monument and browse the fine products of Prada and Louis Vuitton, try on designer hats at Borsalino or enjoy a cappuccino at Zucca.

When individuals book cheap flights to Milan and visit the Galleria, they can make sure to partake in the old tradition of finding the mosaic bulls along the floor in the building and spinning their right heels on the tile three times to bring good luck. A hole can even be found on that particular tile because so many people have practiced the custom.