The largest shopping mall in Europe opened on Thursday in Bergamo, northern Italy. The Oriocenter mall, located by the Orio al Serio International Airport on the outskirts of the Lombard city, measures 105,000 square metres in total after the official opening of a new wing. The 35,000 square metre extension opening on Thursday made the centre the largest shopping area in Europe.

Shoppers will be able to browse 280 stores and take a break in one of the 50 restaurants on site. They'll also have the chance to stock up on groceries in a massive hypermarket, or visit the multiplex cinema - home to 14 screens, including the largest in the continent.