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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 1459 Reviews
Type: Religious Sites, Architectural Buildings
Fee: No
Traveller 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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Budapest, Hungary
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91 reviews 91 reviews
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29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Remember that women cannot go into the Duomo shoulder free or with a V-Neck shirt. Beautiful! More

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Bradford, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

Only thing we didnt like was the street sellers,why do the authorities put up with them. More

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Belgium
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34 reviews 34 reviews
Reviews in 15 cities Reviews in 15 cities
29 helpful votes 29 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2012 NEW

I just saw it from the outside, it must be the first time in many years that I don't see any scafolding on it ! More

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Alexandria, VA
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128 helpful votes 128 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

This is a cathedral is huge and is the second largest in the world. It is157 meters long and 40,000 people can fit comfortably inside. There is a very interesting roofline at the top of the cathedral which allows beautiful views of Milan. You can walk to the top for a small price. The roof consists of numerous spires and... More

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6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Breathtaking please purchase a ticket to go onto the roof the views are amazing More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2012 NEW

Verry nice view, but you need te go to the underground archelogic location. Verry nice More

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Canberra, Australia
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42 reviews 42 reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

Though less famous than Notra Dame, it is no less impressive for its scale and detail - the Duomo is nothing if not totally imposing and extravagant and is certainly the largest of the Italian Duomos. The detail of the exterior façade is considerable and breathtaking and would have involved massive wealth to commission - its little wonder its construction... More

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Athens, Greece
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41 reviews 41 reviews
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4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 May 2012 NEW

This is the cathedral church of Milan.It took about400 years to build.Really excellent.You must go on the top. More

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Melbourne, Australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 May 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 25 May 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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