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Duomo di Milano (Milan Cathedral)
Best time to visit
Visit early morning on weekdays to avoid long lines and catch soft light on the façade. Late afternoon offers golden light on the spires and usually shorter rooftop waits.
Budget tips
Masses are free to attend, but general visitor access requires a ticket, with rooftop terraces and the museum sold separately; elevator access to the terraces costs more than the stairs. Book a combined Duomo Pass or timed online ticket to save on separate fees and skip onsite queues.
Recommended for
Architecture lovers, Photography enthusiasts, History buffs, Cultural travelers
Plan your visit
1-2 hours
About
Краткие факты: Step onto sun-warmed rooftop terraces and you can count over 3,400 statues rising like a forest of stone, with spires that lace the sky. Climb narrow staircases to feel cool marble underfoot while jewel-toned stained glass floods the nave and makes the whole place shimmer as daylight moves.
Основные моменты: Climb the roof and you find yourself threading through 135 spires and about 3,400 carved statues, a stone forest where each saint and gargoyle wears a patina of centuries and cool, powdery marble underfoot. High above perches a gilded Virgin about 4.16 meters tall, and long-standing local custom forbade any building from rising above her, so when modern towers exceeded that height little replicas were placed on their roofs to keep the skyline respectful.
Insider tips
- Dress modestly, cover shoulders and knees to avoid being turned away during services.
- Buy a timed ticket online and take the stairs to the terraces to save money and avoid elevator queues.
- For close-up spire shots go to the terraces at sunrise, for full façade photos use Piazza del Duomo or La Rinascente rooftop.
- Check weather before visiting, the rooftop can close in high winds or rain and there are many steps so wear sturdy shoes.
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Tip: We strongly recommend a free walking tour on your first day to get to know the city with a local guide. They usually cover all main attractions and you can ask for personal recommendations based on your interests for the next days. Book early as spaces fill up fast!
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