Arcade of Emanuele II

Back in 1865, in a clearing in the center of Milan, a building called Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II began laying its first stone. Named after the Italian King Vittorio Emanuele II, the building celebrates the unification of Italy. Her designer, Giuseppe Mengoni, is an innovative architect.

His bold move caused an uproar in the architecture world at the time: a new enclosed glass and iron curtain wall structure was being born. However, fate dealt a twist to Mengoni on the eve of the Galleria's completion when he fell from the scaffolding and left this world forever, leaving behind the timeless building.

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is not just a shopping mall. It is the living room of a city, a place where people gather, communicate, appreciate art and enjoy music. It is also the birthplace of fashion, where various fashion shows are held every year, attracting the attention of the world.

Walking on the floor of the Galleria, you might notice the mosaics beneath your feet. There is a Mosaic of a Red Cross with a white deer, which is the city coat of arms of Milan. There are also four mosaics symbolizing Asia, Africa, America and Europe, representing the four continents. There is also a tradition where you can spin three times in a bullfighting Mosaic, which is said to bring good luck.

As the fashion capital of Italy, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is, of course, full of luxury stores. There are Prada, Louis Vuitton and every other brand you can think of.

While shopping, don't forget to try the food here. Here you can taste the specialties of Milan, such as Risotto alla Milanese and Cotoletta alla Milanese. There are also a variety of cafes and dessert shops to bring a feast to your taste buds.

Every year, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II also hosts a variety of events, including fashion shows, concerts and art exhibitions that attract people from all over the world. Here, you can feel the energy and enthusiasm of Milan.

Milan Parco Sempione

Parco Sempione is a large urban green space in Milan, Italy, located behind the old castle of Sforza. The name dates back to the Sempione Tunnel in 1906. The Corso Sempione street of the same name extends from the back of the park.

Sempione Park was built on the original boulevard behind the old castle of Sforza, and in 1888 initiatives were initiated to demolise the dense buildings nearby and to serve as a public space for walks, horse racing and revolutionary period celebrations. Between Sforza Castle and the Gate of Peace opened a picturesque English garden, arranged with hills and valleys, irregular flower beds and paths, ponds and canals, planted with trees and shrubs.

Since its completion, the park has highlighted its role as a leisure centre for the people of Milan and its close relationship with art, hosting many exhibitions, such as the 1906 International Exposition. Important buildings in the park include the Art Palace. The park is covered by a wireless network provided by the city of Milan and can be linked to the Internet.

Cinque Terre punishes anyone who doesn't

Cinque Terre consists of five fishing villages, from north to south: Monterosso, Vernazza, Corniglia, Manarola, Riomaggiore, and it is more comfortable to arrange a three-day visit.

Outside Cinque Terre Transport: Train
From Florence: Firenze S.M.N → La Spezia (2.5h)
From Milan: Milano Centrale → Levanto (3h)

Local transportation in Cinque Terre: Intersections by train
Regional trains: Trains run an average of 30 times between the five fishing villages
The journey between each station is only about 5 minutes, so pay attention to the timetable, you can choose to pick up the timetable at the Cinque terre point visitor Service center when you arrive at the train station.

High season fare: 1 day pass 18.2/2 day pass 33/3 day pass 47 euros

Availability: Unlimited train rides within Cinque Terre, shuttle buses to Cornelia, free access to Cinque Terre walks, toilets in the station can be used for free

Each fishing village is introduced
Riomaggiore: The most well-equipped of the five fishing villages and the founding village of Cinque Terre National Park, with classic fishing village scenery and a castle to visit
Manarola: Internet celebrity village, many Cinque Terre postcard angles are from this fishing village, the cliff built full of colorful houses is here; It is recommended to come at sunset, but any other time will be disappointed

Corniglia: a village halfway up the hill (to be transferred by bus), less touristed, but with a view of the coastline from a height
Monterosso: The largest fishing village, there are more hotels, restaurant choices, there are hundreds of meters of beach, eat a full can walk along the coast to empty, the scenic spot has The Giant Statue
Vernazza: A fishing village full of history and a great place to watch the sunset; There are two small stone beaches, you can climb the castle of Doria to look down on the fishing village from high above

Five fishing village travel advice
Avoid the rainy season: It often rains on the coast in Italy from November to April
Prepare some food rations: Cinque Terre is expensive, and if you come during the off-season or during the holidays, there are not many options to eat, so it is best to bring some