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Milan (Milan), the city of fashion And beautiful architecture, one of which is the Duomo di Milano Cathedral, Duomo Cathedral of Milan. It is considered the third most beautiful church in the world.

Duomo di Milano Duomo Cathedral This beautiful and iconic piece of architecture in Milan sits in the middle of the city's square. It can be said to be a beautiful Gothic architecture. It was built in 1386 by one of the architects who oversaw the construction. “Leonardo Davinci” But due to political and financial problems. Construction spanned 579 years, replacing generations of construction workers and architects. Completed in 1965

The highlight of the Duomo Cathedral is the enormous tip of the spiers that were built, totaling 135, and received the nickname "The Duomo Cathedral". “Hedgehog Temple” It is open for tourists to see both inside the church. (But open to visitors only for those who reserve in advance and limited visitors per day) and on the roof You will have to queue to check for prohibited items. Food and Drink Then, less than 10 people at a time board the elevator and walk down a narrow walkway that leads to a beautiful corridor at the tip of the peninsula.

At the end of the portico is the roof of the basilica with the image of the Madonna. (Madonnina) Our Lady of Milan is made of bronze and is 4 meters high. In addition, inside and outside the cathedral there are more than 3,200 statues of saints and stories from the Bible, many paintings and drawings decorated throughout the cathedral.

Admission is free for this cathedral, but!!! If you want to go up to the ceiling balcony to see, there will be a fee of 5 euros to climb the stairs. Or if you don't want to walk, (Which you shouldn't walk...be warned) You can buy a ticket to join the elevator queue for 8 euros. However, if you buy a ticket from the train station, it will be cheaper.
How to get to this cathedral: Take the subway and get off at Duomo station. Once on the ground, you will see signs directing you to the cathedral, which will be prominently displayed not far away.

The charm of the Duomo cathedral is considered to be a church that mesmerizes every eye. It is a beauty that transcends eras. Looks stunning and elegant. Make an impression on everyone who visits. This place is considered one of the check-in points that you should go to when visiting Italy.
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Information updated 24 September 2026.
