Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is situated in Milan, Italy. It is the oldest active shopping mall and is a major landmark in Italy. The Galleria has been named after Victor Emmanuel II, the first king of the Kingdom of Italy. The mall's nickname is il salotto di Milano, due to the many shops and its importance as a common Milanese meeting and dining place. The mall features a four-story double arcade in the heart of the town. The formation consists of two glass-vaulted arcades intersecting in an octagon covering.