The image displays a wide view of Piazza del Duomo in Milan, Italy, under an overcast sky

The image displays a wide view of Piazza del Duomo in Milan, Italy, under an overcast sky. The central feature is the grand, ornate facade of the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, characterized by a large central archway with visible glass-and-iron vaulted ceilings within, flanked by neoclassical columns, balustrades, and intricate carvings. An inscription above the arch reads "A VITTORIO EMANUELE II. I MILANESI." To the left of the Galleria entrance, a multi-story building displays "Corrado Gioiellerie" and "Grimoldi Gioielli" signage at street level, and "DUOMO 21 TERRAZZA" on an upper floor with a balcony. To the right, another similar building features "Motta" at ground level and "APEROL TERRAZZA" on an upper floor, where white patio umbrellas are visible on a terrace. HVAC units and small structures are present on the rooftops of the flanking buildings. The paved plaza in the foreground and mid-ground is a textured pattern of light and dark grey rectangular stone slabs. A dense crowd of approximately 100-150 individuals occupies this space. They are predominantly adults, dressed in various winter coats and jackets, indicating cool weather. Individuals are seen walking, standing, and observing the environment. Several people are holding up smartphones, seemingly taking photographs or videos. Multiple pigeons are scattered across the plaza floor. Two tall, ornate black streetlights with multiple spherical white lamps are positioned in the mid-ground. The scene is illuminated by diffuse natural light.