Milan  Cathedral​

Latest update: 26 February 2022
Given its architectural appeal and its central location, the starting point for any tour of Milan should be Milan Cathedral ("Duomo di Milano" in Italian).

With its very first stone laid in 1386 but completion of its façade not occurring until 1813, this has been a labour of love for centuries, involving a host of different architects from different countries and various phases of restoration. 
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Situated in the Piazza del Duomo, the marble structure with its Baroque/Gothic façade really is the iconic image of Milan. In official terms, Milan Cathedral is the largest church in "Italy" with the larger Saint Peter's Basilica officially coming under the jurisdiction of the Vatican City rather than Italy.

Apart from visiting the cathedral's vast interior you can also make your up to the roof terrace and gaze down on Piazza del Duomo. ​Entry to the cathedral itself and the Baptistry costs €3 but you need to buy a different type of ticket for the roof top terrace and other areas such as the Crypt of Saint Charles, the Museum, the archaeological area and the Chiesa di San Gottardo.

To reach the cathedral you can take the red Line 1 or yellow Line 3 to "Duomo", where you then exit directly on to the piazza.
Opening-times:

Every day from 08:00 - 19:00

Last admission 18:10
Prices: 

Cathedral & Baptistry - €3

Roof top terrace - €9 (on foot), €12 (by lift)
City: Milan

Province: Metropolitan City of Milan

Region: Lombardy

Construction: Started 1386, finished 1813

Architectural style: Gothic

Nearest Metro station: Duomo - M1 & M3

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