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Cathedral (Duomo)

Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milan, Italy
02-864-63456
As featured in 3 days in Milan
Ranked #2 of 262 attractions in Milan
4.5 of 5 stars 1449 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Fee: No
Traveler Description: A breathtaking sight and a must-see if in Milan.  This structure took almost 600 years to build and is the largest in Italy - fourth largest in the... more »
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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

What a building and even better inside. Take the lift to the top to enjoy great views of Milan. More

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Tallahassee, Florida
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

fantastic church both inside and out, the lift to the top is worth the 12E as the view is spectacular More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 25, 2012 NEW

Amazing place, better with a tour guide to be told all of the ins and outs! Get a lift to the top for a panoramic view of milan. This really is a magnificant place and the highight of our trip! The statues and pillars are breathtaking. More

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Chicago, Illinois
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 24, 2012 NEW

Must do the roof climb. Purchase your ticket at the building behind the cathedral. 11 euro for a lift ticket. 5 euro for stairwell only. More

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Lawrence, Massachusetts
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Just like Milan, where it is said for every church in Rome there is a bank in Milan, this church is very different from anything you have seen in Rome. If you have a good guidebook or have downloaded an app, fine, if not hire a local guide. The Duomo has some quirky features. It's right off the Metro stop More

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London, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The Duomo of Milano is awesome and cannot be skipped, but if you are searching for intimacy this surely is not the place. When you reach it from the ancient market square in one glance you get it all. But when you get closer you feel slightly intimidated by this giant in pink marble that features more than 3000 statues... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW
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The view from the top of the church was great. You can take an elevator to the top, so no need for much climbing. More

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Vacaville, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

Huge church worth visiting. Be sure to take the lift to the roof and walk around. More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

A must see historical sight, although has been under restoration for too long. I visited two years ago and it was surrounded by scaffolding. Today I walked by and the top is surrounded by scaffolding so not good for vacation pictures :) More

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Spartanburg, South Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2012 NEW

The Duomo was magnificent in its all it's structural splendor. Standing in the Duomo you realize how awesome the structure is even after all these years. Beautiful cathedral that still provides areas for worshipping. More

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