The fashionable city of Milan not only attracts tourists by its high-end brands or the latest fashion trends, but also by the harmonious combination of modern beauty and the quiet, ancient features of its architectural works. Among them, the Duomo Di Milano, the city's largest Catholic church, a magnificent Gothic architectural symbol and a must-see attraction when coming to Milan.
Duomo Di Milano, the city's largest Catholic cathedral, a magnificent Gothic architectural icon and a must-see attraction when visiting Milan.
Duomo Di Milano, also known as Milan Cathedral, located in the city center, is a testament to Milan's past glory. Construction began in 1386 and was completed after more than 6 centuries. The church has a strong Gothic architectural mark with a pink-white marble facade and a system of towering spires, creating an extremely impressive whole.
Tran Minh Thien (a tourist from Ho Chi Minh City) said: "When visiting the Doumo Di Milano church, my first impression was the magnificence and splendor of the architecture. This is a unique and magnificent architectural work."
Doumo Di Milano stuns with its unique architecture from the outside in.
Visitors to the Duomo Di Milano are not only overwhelmed by the beauty of the exterior but also by the sophistication and splendor inside. This place possesses countless works of art, paintings, sculptures and brilliant stained glass windows, giving visitors the feeling of being lost in another world.
Overwhelmed by the architecture of the Duomo Di Milano cathedral
With an area of 12,000 square meters, a length of 157 meters, a width of 93 meters and a capacity of up to 40,000 people, Duomo Di Milano is proud to be the second largest church in the world, after St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican.
Inside the cathedral.
Walking on the cathedral, Minh Thien kept exclaiming: "When entering the church, I was impressed by the huge size and the stunning beauty of this place. The architecture of Doumo Di Milano combines Gothic elements with sophisticated, classical lines and intricate details. The soaring marble columns, fine art statues and reliefs create a sense of magnificence and power."
Visitors feel like they are lost in another world.
Duomo Di Milano has a typical Gothic architectural beauty with elegant, soaring lines, and a harmonious combination of sophisticated decorative elements. The facade of the church is adorned with thousands of vivid marble statues, along with 135 towering spires, creating an extremely impressive scene.
The pointed towers add to the splendor of the church.
The most prominent feature of the Milan Cathedral is the 108-meter-high marble dome, the fourth largest in the world. To complete this magnificent dome, the architects had to overcome many difficulties and challenges and apply the most advanced construction techniques of the time.
Inside the church, visitors will be overwhelmed by the vast space, filled with natural light filtering through the brilliant stained glass windows. This place preserves a massive art treasure with countless delicate sculptures, splendid paintings, and magical crystal lanterns.
Magical stained glass panels.
"Inside the church, the light from the stained glass windows creates a sacred and energetic space. I can admire the carefully decorated works of art with motifs and religious images through these stained glass windows. The ceiling of the church is decorated with intricate sculptures. The magic of the architecture and the sophistication of the details create a space full of art and spiritual dedication. Especially when going up to the roof of the church, I can see the whole city next to the high towers, on each tower there are statues of gods or saints, each with a proud and heroic demeanor, holding a crossbow, a spear, a torch, a book or a magic weapon to protect the church", Minh Thien expressed.
Journey to discover Duomo Milano
Visiting the Duomo Di Milano is a fascinating cultural and historical experience. Visitors can take their time to admire the unique architecture outside the church, or step inside to explore the art treasures and feel the sacred atmosphere.
Visitors are captivated by the architectural beauty of Duomo Di Milano.
From here you can see the romantic city of Milan.
To get a panoramic view of Milan, visitors can go up to the top of the cathedral by stairs or elevator. However, due to the large number of visitors, visitors should be prepared to wait in line for a long time.
In addition, visitors can also visit the Duomo Di Milano museum to learn about the construction history and the mysteries hidden inside the church.
