Milan Cathedral

travel wonder in Italy

Why
Milan Cathedral
is special

The architectural design of the mammoth Milan Cathedral is strikingly yet delicately ornate.

Tips & insights on the

Milan Cathedral

The glory of the Milan Cathedral is its exterior. The multitude of spires and statues create a memorable sight as you stand in Milan's main square.

For another perspective, climb or take the elevator up to the roof. You can wander through the church's rooftop forest of marble statues and spires. You will also have a bird's eyeview of the square and surrounding cityscape. On clear smog-free days, you can see the white-capped Alps.

The tallest spire is crowned with the Madonnina statue, a famous Milan icon. Its top is as high as a modern 35-story building.

The Milan Cathedral interior is not as magnificent as the exterior, but has its appeals. One is experiencing its vastness - the building can accommodate up to 40,000 worshippers.

Other interior highlights include the altars, stain-glass windows, ceiling vaults, and soaring pillars.

A church has been on the site since the 5th century. The cathedral we see today was started in the 14th century and took 500 years to complete.

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