History

01.The restoration

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The Galleria transforms
Discover the process of restoration, browse the various steps of cleaning and discover the secrets of the Galleria
The restoration process
The construction site of knowledge: discover the techniques and interventions. Listen to the employers, and refine your knowledge about the restoration
The mobile scaffolding
The design of the mobile scaffolding: from historical scaffolding to the genesis of the “portale” that works day and night in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

02.History

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Discover the history of the construction of the monument
Navigate through the history of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with a simple click
The life of the architect Mengoni
From its birth until the mysterious death, the life of a character to discover

03.THE GALLERIA

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Numbers of the Galleria
Fact & figures: data, dates, trivia, stats and more
Decorations
Discover the peculiarities of artistic, cultural and social details hidden in Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the four continents, human activities, mosaics, decorative cements

04.LIFE STORIES AND TALES

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InGalleria Tales
Giovanna Ferrante recounts with romance historical events of the Galleria. Discover with her the birth of Corriere della Sera, the architect Mengoni, Umberto Boccioni and more
Biffi, Campari & Co. The big brands in Galleria
The story of the historical places of the Galleria told through images and life stories. The birth of the social heart of Milan.Il Salotto di Milano
From the 20’s to our days, the “Salotto di Milano” upheld all the important moments of a city in constant evolution, find out how

05.INITIATIVES

Guestbook
Discover your message on our #ingalleria guestbook
Anthology
Galleria texts and quotes
Faces of Milan
Faces of Milan, Faces in Galleria.
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06.MEDIA LIBRARY

Videos, Interviews and photographs. Discover the media documenting the restoration of the Galleria
Discover the characters behind the restoration. A video tour to discover the talents of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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Milan, Piazza del Duomo before the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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Competitions and projects for the new Piazza del Duomo and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. 1860-1863

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The final draft Giuseppe Mengoni

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150 years ago: March 7, 1865. The laying of the foundation stone of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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The construction of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Men at work

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September 15, 1867. The inauguration and the opening of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

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GVE’s completion: The entrance Arch and the new Duomo square

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