Archive for 'Shopping'

Milan is famous for her fashion, right? Well, in light of the fact that the sand is still settling after the presentation of some of the most controversial, exciting and talked-about Spring/Summer 2018 shows a few weeks ago, we thought it might be an idea to round up some of the best collections that are going to hit the stores of Milan next year. If you have found a vacation rental in Milan and are planning on an ultimate fashion forward vacation, these are the brands to keep an eye out for during your trip!

As noted in the last post, Milan is a city with a rich history and cultural heritage that is often overshadowed by its title as fashion capital of Italy. One of the areas in which the city really excels is in her architecture and there are some incredible buildings in the city from ancient churches to contemporary explorations into modern living. If you are an enthusiast or merely a normal tourist, these buildings are sure to impress. Just find a vacation rental in Milan, take note of this guide and track down the most beautiful buildings in Milan.

3. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is, perhaps, the most famous place to shop in Milan. The shopping centre, or mall, is located right by the Duomo and is one of the oldest shopping malls in the world. Even if you're not buying anything, it's probably the best place you could possibly go for a little window-shopping as it is so stunningly opulent and beautiful.

If you have found a luxury villa in Florence and are spending time exploring the city, you are bound to work up quite the appetite, darting from attraction to attraction. While there may be an endless list of restaurants, cafes, bars, pizzerias and delis to check out, there is one place, in particular, that we recommend; the Mercato Centrale.

The brainchild of Umberto Montano and Claudio Cardini, the Mercato Centrale is a covered market in the historic San Lorenzo neighbourhood that was opened in the Spring of 2014, on the 140th anniversary of the iron and glass building in which is is located. The building in question was erected in 1874 and was designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni, who was also the designer of the San Ambrogio market and the more famous Galleria Vittorio Emanuele in Milan.

Shopping is, inevitably, part of most holidays, whether you are doing it for fun or picking up gifts for those who didn't get to go on vacation with you. If you have found a holiday rental in Venice and are planning on going shopping, here is a handy guide on the city's best stores and shopping districts to help you out and the key information you need on shopping culture in the city!

1. Venice is not a city of Bargains

Venice is a city where you very much get what you pay for and anything that is cheap is likely to be cheaply made. Venetians have been craftspeople and merchants for longer than some cities have existed and, as such, don't take kindly to haggling.

Milan is one of the great fashion capitals of the world, this is a well-established fact. For many, Italy and Milan are both synonymous with style and glamour and, as such, a visit to either is bound to involve some bout of shopping.

If you have found a luxury villa in Lombardy and are planning a trip to Milan, there is one destination, in particular, that you need to keep in mind: the Quadrilatero d’Oro district. It has long been considered one of the world’s most important centres of fashion and is home to Milan’s most exclusive stores.

The Quadrilatero d’Oro (or ‘The Golden Rectangle’) is the name given to a tangle of streets located just north of the Duomo. It is often classed as one of the chicest and most expensive streets in the world.