Milan City Centre and the Duomo with private guide
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PRIVATE GUIDED TOUR: city tour and Duomo of Milan
Make a reservation for a private tour of the Duomo and the city.
Duration: 3 hours
Frequency: everyday except Sundays and official holidays.
Tour Itinerary
This tour will allow you to explore some of the most iconic sights in the heart of Milan and its main landmarks. The route features the elegant Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the historic Piazza della Scala, and the renowned streets of the Quadrilatero della Moda, home to Milan’s luxury fashion scene. The experience concludes with a visit to the treasures of the magnificent Duomo di Milano, a unique Gothic cathedral famous for its extraordinary collection of spires and pinnacles.
The price includes: a 2.5-hour guided tour service, headsets for groups with more than 10 participants.
It does not include the entrance ticket to the Cathedral, which must be paid on-site, nor the visit to the Cathedral terraces.
OTHER LANGUAGES: For guided tours in Dutch, Swedish, and Polish, please email info@italy-travels.it. For guided tours in Chinese, Russian, Portuguese, and Japanese, it is recommended to book at least 5 business days in advance
THE MILAN CATHEDRAL
The Milan Cathedral is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente and is located in the city center, next to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. It is one of the largest religious buildings in Europe and the largest in Italy, an impressive example of Gothic architecture.
Construction began in 1387 on the site of the former winter cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore and the summer basilica of Santa Tecla, both of which were demolished to make way for the Duomo. The project was initiated by Archbishop Antonio da Saluzzo and the city's ruler Gian Galeazzo Visconti.
The Cathedral is the result of centuries of work, with construction spanning six centuries. The basilica consists of five naves and a three-aisled transept. There are various elements that make this monument unique, including the abundance of sculptures—around 3,400 carved between the 1400s and the 1900s, mostly depicting saints, patriarchs, prophets, and martyrs—the 55 monumental stained-glass windows, and the 4.16-meter-tall golden statue of the Madonnina, inaugurated in 1774 and created by Giuseppe Perego, located at the highest point of the Duomo. Also noteworthy is the crypt where the body of Saint Charles Borromeo is preserved beneath the main altar, as well as the Terraces that offer a breathtaking view of the city. The Duomo houses various works of art meant to educate the faithful, who “learned about the faith through their eyes.” There are also several paintings, particularly from the Borromean era.
Many architects and artists worked on this building, each contributing their own style, which influenced the overall work while maintaining the original Gothic foundations. In 1418, the main altar was consecrated by Pope Martin V. The façade of the monument is made of pinkish-white marble from the Candoglia quarries, marking a departure from the traditional Lombard use of terracotta, instead aligning with the late Gothic style.
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