Both tourists and residents of Milan will have walked, at least once, through the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Completed in 1878, it is the Italian example of iron architecture, with that neoclassical touch that we Italians like so much. While everyone knows about the mosaic of the bull, where you can look for a bit of luck by pointing your heel, and the Marchesi 1824 pastry shop, where you can have breakfast or snack with the historic walls as a backdrop, few know that since last year it has been possible to walk to the top of the Galleria and “touch” the iconic dome with a finger.
Highline Galleria: the suspended scenic walkway
At a height of 40 meters is the Highline scenic walkway, which runs around the perimeter of the gallery for 250 meters. Here, you can admire Milan’s most iconic monuments and spaces from above: from Milan Cathedral to City Life, the city will literally be at your feet. The route, which opened in October 2024, consists of an iron walkway on which, between one vantage point and another, you can also find relaxing corners, furnished with Matteo Thun‘s comfortable and iconic pieces.
How much does it cost to go up? Tours and tickets
You can take the Highline walk separately or as part of a guided tour of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, where an expert will explain the history and secrets of this iconic Milanese monument. Full tickets, with guided tour and if taken on the site, cost €16.50, but there are reductions for students, over 65s and children under 6. Tour proposals are diverse, some are historical, others take place at sunset, and still others tell the secrets of the dome and the Futurist movement. On TicketOne you can select the one that interests you most.