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Duomo di Milano

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Duomo di Milano

  • Milan
  • 1.5–2 hours (about 3 hours with the terraces)
  • 3 experiences to book

Italy's largest church, begun in 1386: a marble Gothic giant with 135 spires and rooftop terraces you can walk.

Things to do at Duomo di Milano

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About Duomo di Milano

Work on Milan's cathedral began in 1386, and the last details were finished only in 1965. The result is a Gothic giant faced in pale pink Candoglia marble, with five aisles, 40 pillars and some 135 spires.

Inside, look for Marco d'Agrate's unsettling Saint Bartholomew Flayed and the brass meridian line set into the floor in 1786. The Duomo Museum in the Royal Palace keeps original statues and stained glass removed from the building, while the rooftop terraces put you among the pinnacles, close to the gilded Madonnina.

Know before you go

  • Cover shoulders and knees; staff can refuse entry otherwise.
  • Expect a security check: empty your pockets of metal items and open bags for inspection.
  • The Duomo Museum and San Gottardo church close on Wednesdays.
  • There are no toilets on the rooftop terraces.
  • Dogs, glass bottles, laser pointers and drones are not allowed.