Milan Cathedral - details and images
Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente, Milan Cathedral briefly, is located in Piazza del Duomo and is the third largest church of Christianity (surpassed only by San Pietro in Rome and the Cathedral of Seville). The Duomo is without doubt a joy to the eyes of every tourist. Although most of the key elements of the Duomo in Milan were in place in 1391, complete construction lasted almost 500 years to be carried through. Some maintenance and reconstruction taking place at present but unsettling beauty of the Duomo in Milan is now complete and can be admired by everyone.
Duomo di Milano was originally built from brick, then switched to marble because architects have understood the grandeur of the project. Over time, he was decorated with spirals and a lot overwhelming Gothic statues. All the controversy about the best ways to carry out the project led to a huge great blend of styles.
Construction started in 1386 by order of Bishop Antonio da Saluzzo, a land that served as a place of worship since the third century, when a Roman temple of the goddess Minerva was built here. The command of Gian Galeazzo Visconti of Milan's ruler since have been built specifically for a network of channels needed to carry this big project stone.
Although it was consecrated in 1418, the cathedral remained unfinished for several centuries. Policy, project size, lack of money and other cases led to permanent stagnation of the project. Finally, the early 19th century, the facade was completed in order to anyone other than Napoleon. He started the final steps of the building just before the Dome is crowned King of Italy here in 1805.
A staggering total of 3,500 statues adorning the Duomo, and two thirds of them are outside. The oldest of them were made between 1386 and 1447, more are being added between 15 and 18 centuries. The facade is baroque up to the first row of windows and then the neo-Gothic style. Each of the five bronze doors of the Duomo were carved by different artists, between 1840 and 1965 and have different themes.
To fully appreciate the 135 statues and towers, you should take the elevator (which is behind the Dome) to the roof, where sunny days you can enjoy some great views of the application. Visiting the roof will close by the City of Milan emplema: Madonnina (1774), gilded copper figure of the Virgin Mary, the highest church steeple. It was a long time and the highest place in town until 1958 when he dethroned Pirelli skyscraper in this ranking.
The interior is somewhat dark with contrasting bright exterior of the cathedral but is no less impressive. The 52 columns and stained glass windows dating from the nave where the majority of 15 to 16 centuries and are the largest in the world leaves a strong impression on visitors.
Address: Piazza del Duomo
Transportation: Subway - Duomo, bus - 54, tram 1,2,3,12,20,23,24,27.
Hours: The church is open daily from 7 am to 7 pm. On the roof you can climb from 9 am to 4:15 pm November - February) and 9 am to 5:45 pm (March-October).
Prices: Entry is free in the church. Climbing stairs roof cost 5 € and 8 € by elevator.
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