Quadrilatrero d'Oro

Frequented by the world's jet set and well-to-do Milanese, Milan's fashionable Quadrilatrero d'Oro shopping district is famed for its wealth of luxury boutiques. Top names in haute couture and ready-to-wear – from Versace and Dolce & Gabbana to Louis Vuitton and Valentino – all have shops here. This is also where you'll find some of the world's finest jewellers, including Cartier, Bulgari, Pomellato and Tiffany's; even if you're not buying, the stunning window displays are always worth a look. On the peripheries are more youth-oriented stores, such as Emporio Armani. If you are on a budget though, it's worth checking out the Saturday morning market on Viale Papiniano; make sure you get there early not to miss out on designer cast-offs at cut prices.