When you visit the historical heart of Naples, the third-largest city in Italy, you’ll discover one of the most stunning buildings in the country. I’m not talking about the Royal Palace, the Teatro San Carlo, or even the historic Castel Nuovo. I’m referring to one of the most beautiful shopping arcades in the world. It …
Shopping Arcades
The title of the first major shopping mall in the world has sometimes been given to Trajan’s Market in Rome, a structure that was completed in the 2nd century A.D. Shopping malls as we know them today have their roots in the late 18th century, and more specifically the shopping arcades that were part of …
The late 18th and early 19th centuries was an era that was defined by the Industrial Revolution and the fast urbanization of European cities. Along with this urban development came a new form of structure that served as shopping venues, known today as shopping arcades. The first of its kind was constructed within the Palais-Royal …
Covered shopping arcades have been constructed in major cities all across Europe since the 19th century, including in the Belgian capital of Brussels. In the middle of the historical heart of the city, you can find one of the most influential arcades ever constructed. This amazing landmark in Brussels should definitely be on your bucket …