Shopping
Shopping in Milan is an unparalleled experience. Milan is not
just the epitome of fashion paradise, it is considered the fashion
capital of the world. This city boasts the most prestigious
boutiques and showrooms on earth. In the heart of Milan's shopping
area are the streets of the Fashion Quadrilatero - Via
Montenapoleone, Via della Spiga and Via Sant'Andrea - where
elegance and luxury can be bought, at a price.
On Via Montenapoleone shoppers will find Gucci, Versace, Valentino
and Cartier, to name just a few brands. Chanel, Armani and Moschino
are available on Via Sant'Andrea, while Via della Spiga is home to
D&G, Prada and Bulgari. After shopping for all these name
brands, visitors might like to stop on Via Manzoni at Robert de
Niro's restaurant, Nobu, for a breather...
For more affordable purchases visit Corso Vittorio Emanuele, Corso
Buenos Aires, Via Torino and Corso di Porta Ticinese. On these
streets there are shops such as H&M, Zara, Timberland and
Diesel. Local markets include Fiera di Senigallia, held Saturday
mornings at Viale d'Annunzio, and Mercatone del Naviglio Grande, at
the Alzaia Naviglio Grande, on the last Sunday of each month. The
14% sales tax can be reclaimed by non-EU citizens.