Cities and Shopping

Who says money does not make happiness does not know where to go shopping!

Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester), in Gossip Girl, 2007/12

VARESE

Varese, a vibrant, dynamic city, is lying on seven hills; Varese Città Giardino is the name that perfectly describes the relationship between art and nature, which for several centuries characterizes the soul of the city. The city is rich in villas with enchanting gardens, castles, historic villas of great charm but also shops. Especially the streets of the center and the two shopping centers (Le Corti and Iper) allow you to satisfy every request.

MILAN

It is the city of excellence in fashion, aperitifs and vip spaces, but also the city of frenzy and business. There are so many things that make Milan unique in its kind: from the vast artistic offer divided into museums, foundations, galleries to shops and boutiques of high fashion or cheap, from the varied musical repertoire to so many aperitifs. Not forgetting its monuments. It is of paramount importance for architecture and design: there are castles, palaces, churches, unrivaled theaters and a variety of state-of-the-art design shops, thanks in particular to the trade show (the International Furniture Show) Which is hosted every year in the city.
Milan is one of the world’s four fashion capitals along with London, Paris and New York.
Most stores focus on the Fashion Quadrilateral:

  • Via Montenapoleone
  • Corso Venezia
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Corso Buenos Aires
  • Piazza Duomo
  • Piazza San Babila
  • Via Dante

Milan is sure to please all tastes and pockets.

COMO

Comfortable and industrious tourist city of Lombard, Como rises close to the border with Switzerland and lies on the western branch of Lake Como. This city offers pleasant discoveries with its historical monuments such as the Duomo and Basilica of Sant’Abbondio. The streets of the center are dotted with beautiful shops, handicrafts or big signatures, selling top quality merchandise.

ARONA

It is a beautiful town on the shores of Lake Maggiore, always alive, both in summer and winter, has maintained its traditions knowing that it is renewed from the tourist point of view. Primary headquarters of the Borromeo family domains allows you to enjoy the breathtaking panorama of Lake Maggiore, in fact from the Colosseum of San Carlo, an impressive 23,40 meters high depicting Cardinal San Carlo Borromeo, windows are opened on the dress and through the eyes of the statue.
It is also the largest port of Lake, the official headquarters of Lago Maggiore Navigation, from which ferries and hydrofoils go for trips across the lake. You can not miss shopping in the main course, CORSO CAVOUR, full of shops and cafes.

STRESA

Stresa is one of the most beautiful and famous tourist resorts of the Lake Maggiore, with a beautiful lakefront lined with sumptuous villas and large hotels in the beautiful epoque. The parks, the gardens, the flowery lakeshore, the ever-changing spectacle of the Borromee islands, crowned with snowy mountains, make Stresa one of the most interesting places to visit. Pleasant and relaxing shopping in Mantua, under the historic arcades and adjacent streets: fashion, jewelery, bookstores, antique shops .. And the colorful market on Friday, populated with stalls. Not to forget also the numerous local craftsmen and typical products on the Borromean islands. Delicious souvenirs of pastry: The daisies of exclusive craftsmanship.

LUGANO

Lugano is the main town of Ticino, surrounded by mountains and a beautiful lake, combines all the characteristics of a great metropolis, while maintaining the tracts of a small town.
There are many attractions that can be admired in this city: from the beautiful religious buildings such as the cathedral of San Lorenzo, the lakefront with the Belvedere Garden. The pedestrian area is very special and suggestive, which encloses a historical center full of beautiful buildings and shops of the most prestigious brands.
Most of this city’s tourism is linked to the famous Casino of Lugano, a sophisticated, modern and elegant place, ideal for those who want to spend a fun and quality evening.
Do not miss the delightful visit to the “Alprose Chocolate Museum” that presents the world of chocolate from its origins to today and contributes to consolidating the tradition of Swiss chocolate, renowned for the excellence of its quality.

MENDRISIO FOXTOWN

Named the paradise of luxury and elegance, 160 stores of the most prestigious brands of clothing, sports, casuals and accessories. A happy match between quality and convenience where the companies of the most important international griffes directly control their stores, proposing the surpluses and the prizes of the previous season at discounted prices throughout the year. Open 7 days out of 7 from 11am to 7pm, including holidays, but not only, FoxTown has a Casino and 7 dining options.

VICOLUNGO

The Vicolungo Outlet Village is a large shopping village on the outskirts of Novara.
It offers an assortment of over 150 stores including clothing, accessories, perfumery, lifestyle with discounts ranging from 30% to 70% on the most prestigious signature articles.

SERRAVALLE

Serravalle Designer Outlet, Italy’s largest outlet, is located in the province of Alessandria in Serravalle Scrivia.
It offers great fashion brands such as Prada, Burberry, Bvlgari and Dolce & Gabbana, sportswear brands such as Nike and Slam and many other famous brands such as Guess and Desigual at discounted prices.