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The whole appearance of Milan Cathedral is extremely beautiful, the main church is built with white marble, is Europe's largest roof marble building, known as "marble hill", American writer Mark Twain called it "marble poem". The whole building is in the shape of a Latin cross, the length is greater than the width.
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Milan Cathedral is also the Gothic church with the most statues in the world. There are more than 6,000 marble statues in the whole church, of which 3,159 are located outside the building, of which 2,245 are carved on the outside, and the theme of the statues is mostly religious themes such as Bible stories.
Introduction:
Milan Cathedral (Duomo di Milano), Italy's famous Catholic church, also known as "Duomo Main Church", the Duomo Cathedral, located in the city of Milan, Italy, is the main church of Milan, is also one of the world's five churches, the second largest in the world. Construction began in 1386, the vault was completed in 1500, and the gilded statue of the Virgin Mary on the central tower was installed in 1774.
It was completed in 1965 and lasted five centuries. Not only a symbol of Milan, but also the heart of the city.
Napoleon was crowned in Milan's Cathedral in 1805.
Milan Cathedral is the largest Gothic building in the world, is one of the largest churches in the world, the scale of the world's second, second only to the Vatican St. Peter's Church, is also one of the most influential churches in the world. Located on Piazza Duomo in the center of Milan, the church is 158 meters long and 93 meters wide at its widest point. The spire reaches 108.5 meters at its highest point.
It has a total area of 11,700 square meters and can accommodate 35,000 people. Milan Cathedral is extremely important in the religious world, the famous "Decree of Milan" issued from here, which legalized Christianity and became the state religion of the Roman Empire. Here Da Vinci Bramante had drawn numerous drafts of his design, in order to make the cathedral more magnificent.
Napoleon was crowned here, and Leonardo Da Vinci invented the elevator for this building. Milan Cathedral is also the most sculptured building and minaret in the world, known as the marble Mountain.
Milan Cathedral is also the main church of the Catholic Archdiocese of Milan, the largest diocese in the world. Milan Cathedral is not only a church, a building, it is also a spiritual symbol and symbol of Milan, but also a miracle in the history of world architecture and world civilization.
Tips:
• There are many people in the square in front of the church and around the church, and the security is very bad, be sure to pay attention to your personal belongings to prevent thieves.
• To enter the church, you need to buy a red wristband for 2 euros to wear on your wrist, otherwise the staff will prevent you from taking photos; If a group of five people buy a wristband, they can only take out one camera equipment, and if the staff finds another camera, they will be fined.
• Don't mess with the pigeons at the church door, or someone will come to you for money.
- Tour group:
You can choose a tour package according to your itinerary, including a visit to the Cathedral of Milan.
- Independent Travelers:
Admission: Church Hall plus museum admission €2/ person; The lift to the top of the church costs €13 per person and the stairs €9 per person.
Baptistery - Archaeological area: €6/ person
Package: €11/ person (includes church visit, stairs to the top, museum visit and Baptistery-archaeological area);
€15/ person (includes church visit, elevator ride to the top, museum visit and Baptistery-Archeological area)
Opening hours:
Church: 7:00-19:00 daily (last entry 18:45; Latest ticket time 18:00)
Jewelry Court: Monday to Friday 9:30-17:30, Saturday 9:30-17:00, Sunday and holidays: 13:30-15:30
Closing time: ArcheologicalArea: 9:30-17:50 daily (last ticket purchase time: 17:00)
Boarding time: 9:00-21:30 daily from April (last booking time 20:30, Christmas Day and May 1 closed), 9:00-18:15 daily from November (last booking time 18:00)
