Originally designed in 1861, and completed in 1877, the iron and glass domed Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is now home to another wonder in its own right: Town House 8 Galleria. Set in the fashion holy land of Milan, this boutique hideaway lives ideally between the immaculately detailed Duomo, and the famous Teatro Alla Scala.
Inside, each refurbished room is unique; be it a Junior Suite, Deluxe Galley Room, or Deluxe Courtyard Room, you'll enjoy marble bathrooms, free WiFi, fine linens, and Nespresso coffee machines.
If events are your style, the Vittorio Emanuele II Ballroom, with its palatial ceilings, will impress even the most regal guests.
After eating a near perfect breakfast overlooking the bustling Galleria, strike out into Via Montenapoleone. If you're one to shop, then you've truly reached what some consider Europe's fashion pinnacle - so make the most of it.