Milan's central landmark, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, opened its doors to the public in 1877. Italy's oldest active shopping gallery, with its iconic iron-and-glass roof, is an architectural masterpiece by Giuseppe Mengoni.
In 2007 they decided to open a luxury hotel, initially named TownHouse Galleria. Today, it's called the Galleria Vik Milano, and it features 89 uniquely designed rooms and suites and showcases a collection of art that reflects Milan's rich artistic heritage.