Milan’s Bull Mosaic Gets Spun to Pieces
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- Published
- May 29, 2026
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- 1:28
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- May 29, 2026
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Milan’s iconic bull mosaic in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is getting a much-needed makeover after years of enthusiastic (and literal) foot traffic—locals and tourists alike have been grinding their heels on the bull’s testicles and spinning three times for luck, leaving a crater where the “lucky spot” once stood. Dating back to the 19th century, the…
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Milan’s iconic bull mosaic in the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II is getting a much-needed makeover after years of enthusiastic (and literal) foot traffic—locals and tourists alike have been grinding their heels on the bull’s testicles and spinning three times for luck, leaving a crater where the “lucky spot” once stood. Dating back to the 19th century, the beige-and-blue bull, symbolizing Turin’s legacy as Italy’s first capital, has endured this ritual for generations. Now, restorer Gianluca Gall
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