Milan Cathedral
The Milan cathedral is one of most recognizable landmarks of Italy and Milan, of course. Just by looking at the picture one can notice its greateness and outstanding decoration work. Many would be surprised hearing that it took about six centuries to finish its construction. It is also important to emphasize that this is one of five greatest cathedrals in the world and that it is THE largest cathedral in Italy.
It is a cathedral built in gothic style and dominates the entire square, the Cathedral square or in Italian Piazza del Duomo. Gian Galeazzo Visconti founded it and he planned to build the world´s largest cathedral.
This cathedral hold an impressive number of statues on its exterior. Many artists and sculptors dedicated their entire career to the construction and decoration of the cathedral´s exterior. Even today, this cathedral has the highest number of statues in the world. There are 3159 statues and he most recognizable is surely the statue of Madonnina located on the top of the front facade. This statue is built in copper but it was lately covered with numerous gold leafs.
The interior of the cathedral is no less impressive. It is spacious church with five naves and divided by 52 pillars. Even inside one can notice many works of art by world famous artists.
Visitors are even allowed to for to the cathedral´s roof and take a look from what was once the highest point in the city.
Tours That Go to Milan Cathedral
Milan Guided Walking Tour
Walk the streets of Milan with your English speaking guide and discover many of the monuments and museums Milan has to see on this Private walking Tour.
Your experienced guide will point out Milan's highlights including the impressive Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Royal Palace, La Scala Theatre and the shopper's paradise - Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle.
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Walk the streets of Milan with your English speaking guide and discover many of the monuments and museums Milan has to see on this Private walking Tour.
Your experienced guide will point out Milan's highlights including the impressive Duomo, Castello Sforzesco, Royal Palace, La Scala Theatre and the shopper's paradise - Galleria Vittorio Emmanuelle.
We start behind the Cathedral, the oldest part of Milan’s greatest religious building, and after admiring the amazing exterior with its forest of statues and pinnacles, we visit the awe-inspiring interior which rests on the city’s most ancient sacred area.
Then it’s time to take a relaxing stroll through the Vittorio Emanuele II gallery for some window-shopping and a look at the outside of the world-famous La Scala opera house and hear a little about the people and events that made it one of the most revered musical theatres of the world.
The pedestrian via Dante takes us to the Sforza Castle built by the Duke of Milan in 1450.
