Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

The Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is Italy's oldest active shopping arcade and a major landmark of . Housed within a four-story double arcade in the centre of town, the Galleria is named after Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy.
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Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Biblioteca Ambrosiana and Museo Teatrale alla Scala.

Library
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The is a historic in , , also housing the Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, the Ambrosian art gallery. Named after Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, it was founded in 1609 by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, whose agents scoured Western Europe and even and for books and manuscripts. is situated 410 metres southwest of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Museum
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The is a theatrical museum and library attached to the Teatro alla Scala in , . Although it has a particular focus on the history of opera and of that opera house, its scope extends to Italian theatrical history in general, and includes displays relating, for example, to the commedia dell'arte and to the famous stage actress Eleonora Duse. is situated 150 metres northwest of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Rebecchino and Piazza Cordusio.

Locality
The was a historic neighborhood of , , located in the immediate surroundings of Milan's Cathedral, in what is now .

Quarter
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is a square in central , . The piazza takes its name from the Cors Ducis which was located on the square during Longobard times.

Locality
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The was an ancient district of , , located near the center of the city. Dating back to Roman times, in the late 19th the district had become a place of ill repute, brothels and open-air outhouses.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Latitude
45.46603° or 45° 27′ 58″ north
Longitude
9.19004° or 9° 11′ 24″ east
Elevation
145 metres (476 feet)
Open location code
8FQFF58R+C2
Geo­Names ID
11127339
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