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Oriocenter 105,000 m², Il Centro Arese 93,000 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, 209 stores, 55 restaurants, UCI Cinemas with IMAX, over 7,000 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: 93,000 m² (Arese, province of Milan). The second-largest, with 148 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. 130 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: 112 stores, 30 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 28 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: 65 stores and Cinema Arcadia with 4K Laser projection. 30 km from Milan, reachable by car via the A4 motorway.
Maximum variety: Oriocenter (209 stores, every major international brand). Premium variety: Il Centro Arese (148 stores plus the Alfa Romeo Museum). Contemporary and innovative: Merlata Bloom (130 stores, striking architecture). Practical and balanced: Fiordaliso (112 stores). Urban quality: CityLife (62 stores, luxury-leaning). Intimate and curated: Le Due Torri (65 stores).
Beyond these six, the greater Milan area has a dense network of medium-sized malls. Carosello in Carugate has 96 stores across roughly 55,000 m². Vulcano in Sesto San Giovanni has 50 stores. Il Globo in Busnago (province of Monza and Brianza) offers 102 stores and 25 restaurants.
Neighbourhood-sized options include Centro Sarca (52 stores), Metropoli in Novate (45 stores), Galleria Borromea (82 stores), Milanofiori in Assago (80 stores), Centro Bonola (29 stores, metro M1 Bonola), Piazza Portello (39 stores), Piazza Lodi (14 stores) and La Fontana in Cinisello (20 stores). In the province of Bergamo, Antegnate Gran Shopping has 55 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 + bus) or CityLife (city centre). If you value design and architecture: Merlata Bloom. If you prefer a quieter, smaller experience: Le Due Torri.
| Mall | Where | Floor area (m²) | Stores | Restaurants | Opening hours | Public transport from Milan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oriocenter | Orio al Serio | 105,000 | 209 | 55 | daily 09-22 | bus ATB 1 from Bergamo station; covered walkway from Milan Bergamo airport |
| Il Centro Arese | Arese | 93,000 | 148 | 38 | daily 09-22 | Metro M1 to Rho Fiera, then bus 561; paid shuttle from Milano Centrale and Cadorna on weekends |
| Merlata Bloom Milano | Milano | 70,000 | 130 | 44 | Mon-Fri 09-21; Sat-Sun 09-22 | Metro M1 to Molino Dorino, then bus 35 (or a 20-minute walk) |
| Centro Commerciale Fiordaliso | Rozzano | 60,000 | 112 | 30 | daily 09-22 | Metro M2 to Abbiategrasso, then tram 15 |
| CityLife Shopping District | Milano | 40,000 | 62 | 28 | Mon-Thu 10-21; Fri-Sat 10-22; Sun 10-21 | Metro M5 Tre Torri, direct access |
| Centro Commerciale Le Due Torri | Stezzano | 36,000 | 65 | 18 | Mon-Sat 09-21; Sun 09-20 | bus 6, F or U from Bergamo, stop Stezzano Via Guzzanica |
Stores and restaurants counted on the official store lists (services excluded); opening hours as published on the official websites (checked between September and October 2026). Hours may change on public holidays.
Ranking by total floor area: Oriocenter 105,000 m², Il Centro Arese 93,000 m², Merlata Bloom 70,000 m².
Ranking by number of stores: Maximum variety: Oriocenter (209 stores, every major international brand).
Other malls in the Milan area: Beyond these six, the greater Milan area has a dense network of medium-sized malls.
Which mall to choose?: If you want the widest selection: Oriocenter.
Last updated: 14 October 2026
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