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.

保罗圣方济圣殿，那不勒斯，意大利 Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, Naples, Italy (© javarman3/Getty Images)

普雷比希托广场上的穹顶 The dome of Piazza del Plebiscito

保罗圣方济圣殿，那不勒斯，意大利

走进意大利那不勒斯的任意一座大广场，城市的历史便会在眼前次第展开。拱廊、长长的柱廊、带着古典气息的圆顶争相吸引你的目光。街道风格不断变换——紧凑的巴洛克立面与开阔的新古典主义庭院交替出现。继续向前，你会来到一处宽阔的广场，广场上矗立着一座乍看之下仿佛来自古罗马的建筑。这便是位于普雷比希托广场西侧的保罗圣方济圣殿。

这座大殿于1846年完工。两西西里国王费迪南一世重新掌权后，继续推进了此前由那不勒斯国王穆拉启动的工程，使建筑最终成型。整个设计一丝不苟地遵循新古典主义的架构理念：圆形的主体结构、挺拔的三角山墙，而最引人注目的，是那座借鉴了公元二世纪罗马万神殿的壮丽穹顶。

殿内同样延续着严谨的几何之美：抛光大理石闪着柔光，宽阔的拱门让空间更具层次感，圆形回廊上礼拜堂一间一间静静排布。广场上，环形柱廊自然弯展，围合着大殿，也为那座宏伟圆顶勾勒出完美的背景。打算前往那不勒斯旅行吗？普雷比希托广场正等你来探索。

Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, Naples, Italy

Walk into any large square in Naples, Italy, and the city's history comes into focus. Arched galleries, sweeping colonnades, and domes that echo ancient architecture compete for your attention. Every street shifts in style—compact Baroque facades give way to broad Neoclassical courtyards. Continue exploring, and you will arrive at a wide square with a building that appears Roman at first sight. That's the Basilica of San Francesco di Paola, located on the west side of Piazza del Plebiscito.

Completed in 1846, the basilica took shape after Ferdinand I, King of the Two Sicilies, returned to power and continued the construction begun under King Joachim Murat of Naples. The design followed strict Neoclassical principles: a circular body, a triangular pediment, and a dome modeled after the Pantheon—a famous second-century Roman temple.

Inside, the geometry continues with polished marble, broad arches, and chapels spaced along the circular walkway. The piazza features a curving colonnade that borders the basilica and frames its dome. Planning a trip to Naples? Piazza del Plebiscito awaits you.