维托里奥·埃马努埃莱二世拱廊的玻璃穹顶, 米兰, 意大利 The glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy (© PhillipMinnis/Getty Images)

维托里奥·埃马努埃莱二世拱廊的玻璃穹顶, 米兰, 意大利 The glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy (© PhillipMinnis/Getty Images)

有格调的玻璃 Glass with class

维托里奥·埃马努埃莱二世拱廊的玻璃穹顶

由建筑师朱塞佩·门戈尼设计，于1877年竣工的维托里奥·埃马努埃莱二世拱廊位于意大利米兰，是世界上最古老、最著名的购物拱廊之一。它坐落于米兰大教堂广场和斯卡拉广场之间，拥有令人惊艳的玻璃铁艺屋顶和优雅的八角形布局。这条拱廊被亲切地称为“米兰的客厅”，汇集了众多高端精品店、历史悠久的咖啡馆以及知名餐厅。

多年来，米兰拱廊经历了多次修缮，包括20世纪50年代为修复二战造成的破坏而进行的大规模修缮，80年代为保护原有结构而进行的修缮，以及最近为迎接2015年世博会而进行的修缮。拱廊最标志性的特色之一是镶嵌在地板上的公牛马赛克，游客们会绕着它旋转以求好运。拱廊内还有四幅分别代表欧洲、亚洲、非洲和美洲的马赛克镶嵌画，引人注目。它至今仍是米兰优雅与文化底蕴的象征，吸引着当地居民和游客。

The glass dome of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Milan, Italy

Designed by architect Giuseppe Mengoni and completed in 1877, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy, is one of the world's oldest and most famous shopping arcades. Located between Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Scala, it features a stunning glass-and-iron roof and an elegant, octagonal layout. Affectionately known as 'Milan's living room,' the Galleria is home to high-end boutiques, historic cafés such as Caffè Biffi and Camparino in Galleria, and renowned restaurants.

Over the years, the Galleria has undergone several restorations, including major projects in the 1950s to repair damage caused by World War II, in the 1980s to preserve the original structure, and most recently in preparation for the 2015 Expo. One of the most iconic features is the bull mosaic set into the floor, around which visitors spin for good luck. Among its notable features are four mosaics representing Europe, Asia, Africa, and America. It remains a symbol of Milan's elegance and cultural sophistication, attracting locals and tourists.