Duomo Cathedral

DURATION

1 Hrs

DEPARTURES

11:45am and 2:15 pm

MEETING POINT

Piazza del Duomo n.4, next to the Benetton store

LANGUAGE

English

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Highlights

Live a memorable experience walking inside the DUOMO CATHEDRAL, one of the largest churches in the world and the true symbol of the city of Milan!
Discover why viewing this imposing, bright-white edifice and one of the top Milanese attraction, fascinates more than five millions of visitors every year.

– 3,400 statues (more than any other Cathedral in the world)
– 135 spires
– 96 giants and 150 gargoyles around the Cathedral
– 55 colorful stained glass windows
– A surprising sundial
– Holy relics and enthralling rituals
– Monumental altars and tombs and a precious floor.

Description

Our licensed English-speaking tour guide will lead you to discover the Duomo, one of the most iconic building of Milan. Fall in love with its gold plated statue of the Madonnina (the “Little Virgin Mary,” the affectionate name given by the Milanese to the statue that stands on the top of the Cathedral) and see the true symbol of the city.

The Duomo is the fourth largest Cathedral in Europe, and is a neverending work-in-progress: the construction started over 600 years ago – in 1386, and ended only recently in 1965… well, if you consider it finished, given we are still waiting for a bell tower.

While walking through the naves, you will not only discover the history of the church, but also to the history of the city and of Italy, from the artistic and architectural features of the building to its countless statues and stained glass windows.

Anecdotes and mysteries will also be unveiled and you will be thrilled to have been in a very special place.