Oriocenter 105,000 m², Il Centro Arese 92,000 m², Merlata Bloom 70,000 m²: the ranking of shopping malls in the Milan area by floor space, number of stores and how to get there from the city centre.
If you are visiting Milan and want to spend a day shopping, the size of a mall matters: larger malls offer more brands, more dining options and a wider range of services. This ranking covers the six largest shopping malls within reach of Milan, sorted by total floor area, with practical information on how to get there by public transport.
1. Oriocenter — 105,000 m² (Orio al Serio, province of Bergamo). The largest mall in the area. Three levels, 216 stores, 54 restaurants, UCI Cinemas with IMAX, 2,500 parking spaces. Located 50 km east of Milan, about 40 minutes by motorway (A4 towards Bergamo). No direct public transport from Milan: a car or a taxi from Orio al Serio airport (adjacent) is the most practical option.
2. Il Centro Arese — 92,000 m² (Arese, province of Milan). The second-largest, with 147 stores and 38 restaurants. The Alfa Romeo Museum is next door. About 30 minutes by car from Milan centre. By public transport: paid shuttle bus from Milano Centrale and Cadorna on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays (Zani Viaggi, booking required). Alternative: metro M1 to Rho Fiera, then bus 561.
3. Merlata Bloom — 70,000 m² (Milan). The newest mall (opened 2023), designed by CallisonRTKL. 131 stores, 44 restaurants, a two-floor Decathlon and an IKEA order point. Green open-air spaces. How to get there: metro M1 to Molino Dorino, then bus 35 (5 stops, about 10 minutes). Total journey from Duomo: 35 to 40 minutes.
4. Fiordaliso — 60,000 m² (Rozzano, province of Milan). Compact but complete: 116 stores, 29 restaurants, The Space Cinema, Fiordakids play area for children. How to get there: metro M2 (green line) to Abbiategrasso, then bus 230 (Fiordaliso stop, about 10 minutes). Total journey from Duomo: 40 to 45 minutes.
5. CityLife Shopping District — 40,000 m² (Milan city centre). The smallest in this ranking but the easiest to reach: metro M5 (purple line), Tre Torri stop, with direct access to the mall. 62 stores and 26 restaurants, premium design. Total journey from Duomo: 15 to 20 minutes. No car needed.
6. Le Due Torri — 36,000 m² (Stezzano, province of Bergamo). The most intimate of the six: 39 stores and Cinema Arcadia with 4K Laser projection. 30 km from Milan, reachable by car via the A4 motorway.
Maximum variety: Oriocenter (216 stores, every major international brand). Premium variety: Il Centro Arese (147 stores plus the Alfa Romeo Museum). Contemporary and innovative: Merlata Bloom (131 stores, striking architecture). Practical and balanced: Fiordaliso (116 stores). Urban quality: CityLife (62 stores, luxury-leaning). Intimate and curated: Le Due Torri (39 stores).
Beyond these six, the greater Milan area has a dense network of medium-sized malls. Carosello in Carugate has 92 stores across roughly 55,000 m². Vulcano in Sesto San Giovanni has 53 stores. Il Globo in Busnago (province of Monza and Brianza) offers 106 stores and 24 restaurants.
Neighbourhood-sized options include Centro Sarca (56 stores), Metropoli in Novate (45 stores), Galleria Borromea (79 stores), Milanofiori in Assago (80 stores), Centro Bonola (29 stores, metro M1 Bonola), Piazza Portello (39 stores), Piazza Lodi and La Fontana in Cinisello (23 stores). In the province of Bergamo, Antegnate Gran Shopping has 58 stores, reachable via the BreBeMi motorway.
If you want the widest selection: Oriocenter. If you want a large mall closer to Milan: Il Centro Arese. If you are in Milan without a car: Fiordaliso (metro + tram) or CityLife (city centre). If you value design and architecture: Merlata Bloom. If you prefer a quieter, smaller experience: Le Due Torri.
Oriocenter — 105,000 m², 216 stores, 54 restaurants, IMAX, 50 km from Milan
Il Centro Arese — 92,000 m², 147 stores, 38 restaurants, Alfa Romeo Museum, 30 min by car
Merlata Bloom — 70,000 m², 131 stores, 44 restaurants, CallisonRTKL architecture, 35-40 min (metro + bus)
Fiordaliso — 60,000 m², 116 stores, 29 restaurants, metro M2 + bus 230, 40-45 min
CityLife — 40,000 m², 62 stores and 26 restaurants, metro M5 Tre Torri, 15-20 min
Le Due Torri — 36,000 m², 39 stores, cinema 4K Laser, 30 km (Bergamo, car only)
Last updated: July 2026
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