Regarding shopping, Milan will give odds to any Italian city, and even the capital, Rome. After all, it is here that fashion shows are held, here is developed what Moscow dudes will go in five years from now.
Only after being in Milan, you begin to understand what sophistication and elegance. For myself, my beloved, and also for a person dear to my heart, I do not feel sorry for anything. Another thing is distant relatives, friends, colleagues. They also expect souvenirs from Milan from you.
What to bring from this Italian city - our article will tell about it. We will also show you where it is most profitable to make purchases. However, if the price is not the main thing for you, you can go to any boutique you like.
Shopping malls in Milan are similar to small towns inside a metropolis. They have their own hotels, casinos, entertainment, restaurants. Other shops are so attractive in window dressing that tourists, as if hypnotized, turn off the intended route, and instead of the Duomo go to look at Dolce & Gabbana, Gucci, Prada and Louis Vuitton.
"Golden Triangle"
Even if you are a budget traveler and aim to make low-cost purchases, just look into the gallery of Victor Emanuel II. It is the same attraction in Milan as the cathedral and Sforzesco castle. Many Russian tourists are limited to it, leaving huge amounts in the boutiques of the gallery.
By the way, the Italian Chamber of Commerce estimates that 75 percent of foreigners visit Milan for shopping. They annually leave a billion euros in the city. And the main role here is played by the Victor Emanuel II Gallery, which is delineated by the Plaza del Duomo and Piazza della Scalla.
In addition to 30 luxurious boutiques, in the passage there are restaurants with numerous Michelin stars and the five-star hotel “Townhouse Seven Stars Stars Gallery”.
On the other side of the square of the cathedral, between the streets of Monte Napoleone, Sant Andrea, Alessandro Manzoni, Senato and Della Spiga, is located the “Fashion Square”. It is also called the Golden Triangle. If you are thinking about what to bring from Milan from branded clothing, then go there.
Shopping in the authentic atmosphere of the city center
Near the cathedral there are a number of shopping streets where you can buy things from such well-known companies as Max Mara, Furla, Zara and H&M. You will find a large selection of brands in the central department stores La Rinocente and Virgin Megastore.
You can also take the metro to Lima Station. Here begins the huge avenue of Buenos Aires, which can be compared with the Champs Elysees in Paris. It houses the brand stores Max & Co, Kookai, Benetton, Timberland, Mandarin Duck and Louise Spagnoli.
If you like to dress original and choose what to bring from Milan as a keepsake of the city, head to April 25 Square. In the area around it you will find High Tech or Korzo Como 10 stores. Even if you are not an original, but want to be in trend, you should still pay a visit to April 25, which is often visited by correspondents of glossy fashion magazines.
Outlets
If you don’t have much time for shopping, immediately go out of town. Huge outlets are located on the outskirts of Milan, such as Serravalle Desiner, Franciacorta Village, Fidenza, Fox Town Mendriso, Vicolungo Style, Cremona Factor, Matias.
These are, in fact, small trading towns, where entertainment, hotels, restaurants, snack bars, kindergartens and the like are created together to create a variety of your shopping.
The question of what to bring from Milan will not be in front of you between January 5 and early March, as well as from July 9 until mid-September. Prices are falling so that you can satisfy any of your whims.
Even the items of the new collection during the sales period are offered at a 30-70 percent discount. And in sputches and stocks, clothes of styles that were fashionable last year can be bought even cheaper, almost for nothing.
What are Russian tourists taking from Milan: top 5
Below is a small list of the most bought things by Russians. Rich brides, preparing for the most exciting event of their lives, want to buy a wedding dress not just anywhere, but in the capital of Lombardy.
If you are one of them and are ready to donate two and a half thousand euros, go to the Victor Emmanuel II Gallery or the Golden Triangle. Check out Le Salo di Milano or Pronovias.
At Corso Vittorio Emmanuele, a number of jewelry stores open in front of you offering high-quality jewelry made of precious metals and stones. In Russia, bearers of fur coats are watched with enthusiasm. Therefore, products made from skins of sables, foxes and chinchillas are at number 3 in the list of “What to bring to Milan to a rich man.”
Watches, computer equipment and the latest iPhone models - this is the next position in the top. And completes the list of clothes, shoes, accessories, among which the main place is occupied by leather goods and perfumes.
What to bring to a loved one
Of course, clothes or shoes. If the addressee does not follow the latest fashion trends too much, a purchase can be made in the outlet by buying very high-quality items from last year’s collection.
But if the girl is a fan of Fashion, you will have to go to the boutiques in the passage of Victor Emmanuel or the Golden Triangle. What can be brought from Milan from perfumery? In specialized stores of the city you will find everything that your half dreams of.
And if you don’t know her (or his) perfume preferences, buy new items that are now widely heard by all fashionistas: Attes from Musk Milano, Nettuno from Mendittorosa Odori d'Anima, Still Life in Rio from “Olfactive Studio”, “Rose Selavi” from “Maria Candida Gentil”, “Tara Mantra” from “Gris-Gris”.
What to bring from Milan as a gift to children
You will find a large selection of strollers, cribs and vests in specialized Baby Boom stores. One of them, in the center of Milan, is located at Via Savona, 2A. Clothes, shoes, toys and other goods for children from several months old to adolescence are sold in such stores:
- Peter Pan (Korzo Vittorio Emmanuel II),
- Disney Storey (on the corner of Ariosto and Machheroni streets),
- "Gemellino" (Korzo Vercelli, 16)
- "RDP di Roberta de Paoli" (St. Solari, 23),
- "Buy Solari" (Niccolo Tommaseo Square)
Kids will surely enjoy a gift like a wooden Pinocchio figurine. This character, similar to Pinocchio, will become closer to the child if you also bring a book of fairy tales about him. An older girl can give a beautiful doll in a carnival costume.
And the teenage boy will surely be delighted with the miniature model of a racing car or the chic Ferrari. This toy is best bought in a specialty store on Piazza Liberty (near the Duomo Square).
Do not forget about other relatives
What to bring from Milan as a gift to mom, mother-in-law or grandmother? If you are constrained in means, get a kitchen set from a towel, a gripper and an apron with an original print.
These cute and useful things in the household often feature famous works of art, the sights of Milan or all of Italy, as well as various funny pictures. You can buy such a set or one apron with a print in any souvenir shop.
An excellent gift for mom, mother-in-law or an acquisition for the home will be an Italian coffee maker. If you are a fan of the classical style (when the drink is prepared in a geyser way), get a little thing from the Bialetti brand.
These stainless steel coffee makers are a symbol of Milan. If you like the drink to be prepared under the pressure of boiling water, opt for the Mokka Espresso appliance of the same company.
Italian cuisine is famous all over the world, so a book with recipes of traditional dishes will be a good gift.
What to bring to Milan as a souvenir to friends and colleagues
Your friends and colleagues are looking forward to hearing from you not only stories about the sights of Lombardy, but also a small gift. Fortunately, the tourist city of Milan is filled with souvenir shops.
The only thing you should remember is the sad rule of modern trade: "Everything that is produced is done in China." And this applies first of all to souvenir products. Even on a miniature copy of the Duomo Cathedral or the Madonna of Milan, one can read Made in China.
So, when choosing a gift, be vigilant and examine the trinket from all sides. If your friend is fond of football or Formula 1 racing, you can buy him a towel, shirt and other things with the attributes of FC Milan, Juventus or Inter, as well as a model of a car or Ferrari.
Gourmet Gift
Do not count the delicacies that have made Italy famous throughout the world. Unfortunately, not all of them can be transported. For example, the most tender panna cotta or another dessert, tiramisu, will have to be eaten in place.
And which products to bring from Milan? From meat products, transportation of pork ham prosciutto crudo, salami, cooked sausage in a vacuum package “Mortadella” will be well tolerated.
One can not help but bring one of the wonderful cheeses that have become the edible symbol of Italy. This is “Ricotta”, “Mozzarella”, “Mascarpone”, “Gorgonzola”. Perfectly get to Russia, without losing anything in taste, hard cheese "Parmesan" and "Grana Padano."
From other goodies you can bring tortellini, extra virgin olive oil, balsamic vinegar.
Edible souvenirs
If you don’t know the preferences and hobbies of the person you are going to give a small gift, choose a win-win option - a bottle of Italian still wine or an analogue of champagne - “Spumante” or “Prosecco”.
For a man, you can buy a stronger drink - grappa grape vodka. Representatives of both sexes can be presented with wonderful liquors “Limoncello” and “Amaretto”. What souvenirs can I bring from Milan yet? Of course, a bar or some chocolate figure.
A great gift would be a pack of Lavazza coffee. Cookies in Italy are delicious. So that it does not crumble, buy it in metal boxes. Prefer Cantucci and Amaretti.
If you arrived in Milan during the Christmas period, be sure to buy the traditional delicacy that is made specifically for this holiday - Torrone.