ceiling of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy

Black and White photography. The image shows the interior glass and steel dome of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in Milan, Italy, a historic and iconic shopping arcade.

It is one of the oldest shopping centers in the world, opened in 1867.

The architecture is neo-Renaissance and features an impressive glass dome and magnificent steel frame.

The Galleria connects some of Milan's most famous landmarks, including the Piazza del Duomo and Piazza della Scala.

It is a popular meeting place and home to luxury brand flagship stores like Prada, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton.

The architect responsible for this masterpiece was Giuseppe Mengoni.