Milan, Italy
Best places to shop in Milan
5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Milan — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.
Last updated 2026-08-09
1. Quadrilatero della Moda
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The fashion rectangle — Via Montenapoleone, Della Spiga, Sant'Andrea and Manzoni, holding the Italian houses at their flagship level.
- Where: Luxury
- Map: Open in Maps
- Best time: Monday to Saturday 10:00–19:00
- Cost: Luxury
- Tip: Non-EU visitors reclaim VAT on purchases over €70 per shop. Get the form at the till and validate it at the airport before check-in.
2. Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
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The 1877 iron-and-glass arcade beside the Duomo — Prada's original store, Gucci, Louis Vuitton and the Camparino bar.
- Where: Luxury
- Map: Open in Maps
- Best time: Daily 09:00–22:00
- Cost: Luxury
3. Navigli and the Antiques Market
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The canal district — vintage, design shops and studios, with a large antiques market along the Naviglio Grande on the last Sunday of each month.
- Where: Flea Market
- Map: Open in Maps
- Best time: Shops daily; antiques market last Sunday of the month 09:00–18:00
- Cost: Budget–Mid
4. Serravalle Designer Outlet and Il Salvagente
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Italy's largest designer outlet an hour south, and Il Salvagente in the city — the long-running stock house for Italian labels.
- Where: Outlet
- Map: Open in Maps
- Best time: Serravalle daily 10:00–20:00; Il Salvagente Monday to Saturday
- Cost: Mid-range
- Tip: Shuttle coaches run from Milan to Serravalle daily and book out at weekends. Reserve ahead.
5. Brera and Corso Como
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The artistic quarter of Brera with its galleries and antique shops, and 10 Corso Como — the concept store that invented the format.
- Where: Street Shopping
- Map: Open in Maps
- Best time: Monday to Saturday 10:30–19:30
- Cost: Mid–Luxury
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