The Italian Centre opened in 1991. The design is based on an Italian-style palazzo, with cafes and fashion boutiques around a central courtyard. Many famous brands have been located here, including Versace Collections (the UK's first Versace store) and Emporio Armani. However although these brands are no longer situated here, it is still home to some high class fashion boutiques and eating places.
There are various statues ... the John Street Mercury statue (representing finance ..) and the Italia statue on the rooftop (pictured). https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/lifestyle/13273920.eye-spy-glasgow-the-messenger-of-the-gods-in-glasgows-italian-centre/ which were designed by architect Alexander Stoddart - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Stoddart
Also Artist Shona Kinloch has two statues in the courtyard "Thinking of Bella" - of a man and a dog both gazing upwards. http://www.glasgowsculpture.com/pg_biography.php?sub=kinloch_s#
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