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Milan, known as the fashion capital of Italy, offers a wide range of shopping malls that cater to all kinds of needs. Knowing the best shopping malls in Milan can be useful to spend a carefree day shopping, even on cold and dreary days.
For those who grew up on the outskirts of the city, going to spend the afternoon at the mall is a very common idea, but some malls in Milan offer other leisure programs, with experiences of all kinds: from luxury shopping to more affordable deals. Here is a list of the best malls.
Merlata Bloom
Merlata Bloom Milan is a new shopping mall that aims to be a connecting point between the former Expo area and Cascina Merlata’s residential neighborhood, Uptown. With an investment of 325 million euros, the center aims to breathe new life into a suburban area of Milan, becoming a landmark for the new housing area. It offers a wide selection of brands for all price ranges, including well-known names such as Calvin Klein, Antony Morato , and Apple, as well as a diverse range of food offerings from classic fast food to innovative chains such as Kebhouze.
The design of the center, overseen by architect Jorge Beroiz, focuses on the use of natural materials and the creation of spaces that are open to the outside world, with the intention of moving beyond the closed, introspective mall model. Merlata Bloom thus presents itself as a modern and sustainable shopping and leisure destination, contributing to the urban evolution of Milan. There is also a cinema inside.
Of course, there is no shortage of food area with pizza, burgers, kebabs and treats.
Where: Gottlieb Wilhelm Daimler Street, 61. Hours: open daily 9am-2pm.
The Center in Arese
The shopping center in Arese is the largest in Europe! It is popular with the Milanese as it offers a wide selection of brands, with more than 200 stores and numerous eateries. The structure is a former Alfa Romeo factory and is inspired by a Lombard farmhouse: wood, lots of greenery and large windows.
Where: Via Giuseppe Eugenio Luraghi, 11, 20044 – Arese. Hours: open daily 9am-2pm.
CityLife Shopping District
Very central, the CityLife Shopping District is located in the largest urban district dedicated to shopping in Italy. Inside, there are many famous brand stores, about 20 restaurants, bars and movie theaters. The center’s contemporary design bears the signature of archistars Isozaki, Libeskind and Hadid.
Where: Three Towers Square, Milan. Hours: open daily 9am-8pm.
MilanoFiori in Assago
MilanoFiori is one of the largest shopping centers in Lombardy, offering a wide range of services and many stores for children and adults. The facility is large and modern, so we can consider it a popular shopping destination in the city. Stores include Calzedonia, Camicissima, Carpisa, Cisalfa, Foot Locker, Guess, Zara and many others. Also inside is the Carrefour supermarket.
Where: Milanofiori Avenue, Assago. Open daily from 9 am to 9 pm.
Sarca Shopping Center
Located in the Sesto San Giovanni area, the Sarca Shopping Center offers over 80 stores, a multiplex cinema and several restaurants for shopping. The gallery is open daily, you can find products from clothing to electronics. Oviesse, Pepco, JD, Intimissimi, Guess and many others.
Where: Via Milanese, 10, 20099 – Sesto San Giovanni. Hours: daily 8-30-23.
Bicocca Village
Bicocca Village, in addition to stores (Mondadori, Unieuro, Tezenis, etc.) and typical mall restaurants such as Billy Tacos and Old Wild West, also has within it the Virgin Active gym, a multiplex cinema, Playcity and Hollywood Kart. It is a large and well-known shopping center in Milan.
Where: Via Chiese, 4, 20126 – Milan. Open daily from 9 to 2.
Westfield Milan (under construction)
Westfield Milan is expected to become the “largest shopping center in Europe,” in the former customs area in Segrate. 300 stores, exclusive boutiques, a cinema and 50 luxury restaurants are planned. An opening date for this mega mall has not yet been announced.