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- Art is here!
- Fragrance gallery
- Italiano vero coffee
Milan is in the TOP 20 most visited cities in the world. So, in 2016, the city received 7, 65 million people, including tourists from Russia.
Milan is the capital of Lombardy with a long history, it is one of the most ancient cities in Italy. Tourist attractions are plentiful here. Admire the ancient architecture, see with your own eyes the famous Duomo Cathedral, Sforzesco Castle, enjoy the opera in the legendary La Scala - this is immersion in Italian culture, which attracts many tourists.
But, as statistics show, most go to Milan for shopping. After all, the city is rightfully considered one of the fashionable capitals of the world. According to the data of the Milan Chamber of Commerce, 75% of tourists visit the city for shopping. They spend on things every year, on average, about a billion euros. Russian tourists are especially attracted by the price of branded items, which is significantly lower than in Russia.
So what to bring from Milan and where better to go shopping in the Italian fashion capital?
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First of all, fans of luxury clothing brands should visit the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, located between Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Scala. This is a shopping arcade that includes more than 30 boutiques of world brands - Gucci, Dolce & Gabbana, Louis Vuitton, Prada. Here you can also take a break and enjoy your meal in Michelin-starred restaurants. Or relax in the five-star Townhouse Seven Stars Galleria, which overlooks the gallery.
“Paradise” for connoisseurs of luxury brands is also the “fashion square”, or “golden triangle” as it is also called. It is located close to the Duomo and is considered to be the “borders” of Via Montenapoleone, Via Sant'Andrea, Via Monzani, and Via Della Spiga. The "triangle" also houses boutiques of the most prestigious brands: Chanel, Hermes, Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Missoni, Prada, Trussardi, Valentino, Louis Vuitton, Armani, Versace. There are also antique shops with truly luxurious furniture and interior items.
If the budget does not allow shopping in the "fashion square", it is still worth visiting this area: the windows of luxury shops are also a kind of works of art.
More budgetary, but in an equally authentic Milanese atmosphere, you can enjoy shopping in shops located near the Duomo. These are Virgin Megastore (Virgin Megastore) and La Rinoscenete department store (La Rinoshente), where brands of different price categories are presented: from Max Mara and Furla to H&M and Zara.
Also worth seeing is the shopping street next to the Lima metro station (Lima). This is Buenos Aires Avenue, where shops of such brands as Benetton, Max & Co, Timberland, Kookai, Luisa Spagnoli, Mandarina Duck are located.
Fans of the original style in clothes will not be superfluous to look into the area around the square of the XXV Aprile square. There are shops such as Corso Como 10 and High Tech. These brands are for lovers of originality and modern trends. Aprile in Milan is a place of attraction for connoisseurs of fashion and correspondents of glossy magazines.
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Do not forget about the existence of outlets, where you can find clothes from well-known brands at very attractive prices. The most famous outlets in Milan:
- Serravalle Designer Outlet;
- Franciacorta Outlet Village;
- Fidenza Village Outlet Shopping;
- FoxTown Mendriso;
- Vicolungo The Style Outlets;
- Outlet Matia's;
- Cremona Factory Outlet.
Sales are also Milan's trademark. They start on January 5th and last for about two months. In summer, sales start on July 9th and last 60 days, with the same conditions as in winter.
During these periods, clothes from new collections can be purchased with discounts from 30 to 70%, and in outlets, stocks and matches - items from last year's collections are offered at an even more loyal cost.
Art is here
Milan is not only a fashion capital. Here you can enjoy shopping for connoisseurs of beauty, for example, painting. Many contemporary artists present their paintings. This is the Navigli area.
There are many art workshops and souvenir shops here. Along the embankments of the Naviglio Grande canal, an antique fair opens on the last Sunday of every month.
For connoisseurs of art and shopping "in one bottle" - shop "Lipstick vintage" on the street Corso Garibaldi (Corso Garibaldi). It sells vintage clothing and accessories. But, also "Lipstick vintage" is also a fashion museum. You can get an aesthetic pleasure: on the ground floor, study the collection of clothes and jewelry of eminent fashion designers of the late 20th century, on the second - outfits from the 19th century.
Fragrance gallery
What about perfume? In addition to well-known world brands, you can bring equally wonderful aromas from Milan. For example, perfume connoisseurs advise the following:
- Attésa, Masque Milano;
- Nettuno, Mendittorosa Odori d'Anima;
- Still Life in Rio, Olfactive Studio;
- Rrose Sélavy, Maria Candida Gentile;
- Tara Mantra, Gri-Gri.
Italiano vero coffee
Italy is coffee! It is worth bringing not only aromatic beans, but also the most famous type of coffee maker for the country - "Moka Express", in which coffee is prepared under pressure. The most famous brand of such a coffee machine in Italy is Bialetti. Its products have been produced since 1933. Such a gift can be made to yourself and your friends. The store that sells the famous coffee makers is located in the city center - again next to the Duomo. Coffee in an authentic Italian home coffee machine is both a fun process and a great result. Of course, drinking coffee in Milan is a must in a coffee shop as well. But take it with you - "must have".
To summarize. So what to bring from Milan?
- clothes, footwear of fashion brands (depending on the budget, but in any case, the style and quality is beyond doubt);
- perfume (both well-known world brands and purely Milanese);
- paintings by contemporary artists, antiques;
- coffee and coffee maker "Moka Express";
- trail of Italian charm.
