Duomo
- Address: Piazza del Duomo, Milan
- Hours: Open daily 7am - 7pm. Museum open Tues - Sun: 9:30am - 12:30pm, 3pm - 6pm
- Admission: Free. Roof Admission: € 4 by stairs, € 6 with elevator. Other areas have separate entrance fees
ATTRACTION Keywords:
Holy Place,
Must-Do Experience,
Religious Experience,
Church / Cathedral
Milan’s Cathedral, or Duomo, is a much-loved symbol of the city. The most exuberant example of Northern Gothic in Italy, its spiky spires and towers dominate Piazza del Duomo, Milan’s beating heart.
The Duomo’s exterior is an upwardly thrusting collection of pinnacles, elongated statues and buttresses. The central spire is topped by a gilt statue of the Madonna, called the Madonnina.
Inside one of the world’s largest churches, it takes a few moments for your eyes to adjust to the candle-lit ambiance as you take in the cathedral’s nave, altars, aisles and stained-glass windows.
One of the highlights of a visit to the cathedral is the view from the roof – on a clear day you can see the Italian Alps. Take the steps if you’re fit (or the lift if you’re not) to peer over the city of Milan, surrounded by statues and spiky towers.
Latest Reviews
Review by kate, May 2013
Doing what: Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'
The tour was conducted by Zani Viaggi, a big tour operator in Milan. The guide was extremely knowledgeable about the city and the sights visited on the tour, which included the cathedral (Duomo), a walking tour of parts of the city, and a visit to Da Vinci's "Last Supper". The enthusiasm, efficiency and helpfulness of the guide, who pointed out some very interesting aspects of the "Last Supper in particular, were appreciated.
Review by Barbara K, April 2013
Doing what: Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'
Our tour guide was wonderful! She was informative, efficient, organized, and experienced. Despite the rain and massive crowds due to an organized race through Milan (which resulted in closure of streets,) she effectively managed our group. The tour did not include the inside of the Duomo, which left me a bit disappointed. I would have preferred to have seen that, rather than the opera house. But, seeing the Last Supper was worth it.
Review by Flowerlady, April 2013
Doing what: Milan Half-Day Sightseeing Tour with da Vinci's 'The Last Supper'
Was a great tour! We had a limited amount of time and this tour took us to the best sites, including the Duomo and Last Supper....
Practical Info
The Duomo is on pedestrianized Piazza del Duomo. The Duomo metro station is right in front of the cathedral.
