Milan Cathedral

Welcome to the Duomo di Milano, the Metropolitan Cathedral Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary. As we stand here in the vast Piazza del Duomo, we are looking at the geographical and spiritual center of Milan. …

Stepping inside the Duomo, the first sensation is one of overwhelming verticality. The nave, supported by 52 massive marble pillars, symbolizes the 52 weeks of the year. …

Located in the south transept, we encounter what is arguably the most unsettling and fascinating sculpture in the cathedral: the statue of Saint Bartholomew Flayed, created by Marco d’Agrate in 1562. Saint Bartholomew was one of…

Look upward toward the apse, high above the main altar. You will see a small red light glowing in the darkness. …

Near the main entrance of the cathedral, if you look down at the floor, you will notice a brass strip embedded in the marble. This is the Sundial, or Solar Meridian, created by astronomers from the Brera Observatory in 1786. …

To truly understand the Duomo, one must ascend to the rooftops. Accessible via a narrow staircase or an elevator located in the northern transept, the terraces offer an extraordinary perspective of the 'forest of open work…

Beneath the current floor of the cathedral lies a hidden layer of history. Descending a narrow staircase near the internal facade, you enter the archaeological area, located about four meters below the square. …

As we conclude our journey through the Duomo di Milano, take one last look at the staggering array of stone and story that surrounds you. The word 'Duomo' itself became synonymous in local parlance with 'taking forever,' a…

As we conclude our journey through the Duomo di Milano, take one last look at the staggering array of stone and story that surrounds you. The word 'Duomo' itself became synonymous in local parlance with 'taking forever,' a…