Guided tour of the Milan Cathedral
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Highlights
A journey to discover the symbolic Church of Milan during this two-hour guided experience inside the Cathedral and panoramic visit of the Terraces
If you are looking for the emblem of Milan, in the very heart of the city, you are in the right place: the Cathedral, also known as the Duomo, is the best place to start your visit to...
What is included?
- Tickets for the Duomo complex
- Licensed tour guide in Italian
- Earphones for groups with more than 5 participants
- Small group tour
What is not included?
- Tips (optional)
- Hotel pick-up & drop-off
- Food and Drink
- Extra
What is there to know?
Duration: 2 hours
Please note: Access to the Duomo Complex is subject to strict security checks.
Furthermore, the ascent to the Terraces is done by Elevator, while the descent via stairs (250...
Cancellation policies
Customers will receive a full refund or credit if canceled with at least 72 hours notice. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit if canceled by the operator due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances (including force...
Description
The Cathedral
Entering the Duomo, amazement soon gives way to deep emotion. You are enveloped by the immensity of the spaces, emphasized by slender columns that seem to have no end. Your gaze tries to take in the whole, and then, with the help of our guide, focuses on details rich in history and curiosities.
Inside, the stained glass windows immediately capture your attention. Together with sculptures, mosaics and works of art, they contribute to making this architectural marvel unique. The Duomo is home to 55 stained glass windows that narrate episodes related to art, culture, faith and the history of Milan itself. A fascinating detail: to create them, two glass-working furnaces were installed directly on site.
Another element of great value is the floor, composed of extraordinary polychrome marbles that further enrich the magnificence of the cathedral.
The Sundial
As soon as you cross the threshold of the Duomo, looking at the floor, you will notice a thin brass band that crosses the cathedral. This is the most important sundial in Lombardy, created in 1786 by astronomers from the Brera Astronomical Observatory. Along this line, at regular intervals, there are tiles depicting the signs of the zodiac. Every day, at exactly midday, a ray of light filters through a hole in the ceiling and illuminates the zodiac sign corresponding to the time of year.
The Terraces
An unmissable experience is a visit to the roofs of the Duomo. A comfortable elevator will take you directly to the terraces, from which you can admire not only a breathtaking view of the city and the Alps, but also observe the spires and their sculptural details up close. At every step, wonder will accompany you. The...
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