A trip to Milan would not be complete without visiting the famous Duomo. We'll head into the cathedral and go up to the terrace to admire the unique panoramic views of the fashion metropolis.
Tour Details
At the designated time, we'll meet in the heart of Milan, just steps from the Duomo, to begin our tour with an introduction to the Duomo as we admire the facade.
First, we'll enter the cathedral. It comes as no surprise that the stunning architecture took centuries to complete! It was commissioned in 1386 by the first Duke of Milan, Gian Galeazzo Visconti, to be built upon the ruins of two previous churches, Santa Maria Maggiore and Santa Tecla.
We'll explore this cathedral full of art, history, and faith as we admire the stunning stained glass windows, as well as the unparalleled Gothic architectural structures. Did you know the Duomo is the biggest church in Italy, and the 5th biggest globally?
Then, we'll take the lift to reach the breathtaking rooftop terrace. From the terrace, which is 86,111 square feet (8,000 square metres), we'll be able to admire 135 spires, pinnacles, flying buttresses, and countless statues. Believe it or not, the Duomo features about 3,400 statues! Designed and carved over the centuries, they portray a wide range of biblical and historical figures, gargoyles, animals, little monsters, dragons, faces, and puzzling silhouettes. What's more, in recent times, new statues have been installed to represent the city's contemporary history.
After 1 to 2 hours, the tour will come to an end at the Milan Cathedral.
Itinerary Changes
Please note that due to organizational reasons, the order of the itinerary described may vary.
