Travel Guide to Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy

Scenic spot introduction:

The Duomo Cathedral in Milan, Italy is the largest Gothic cathedral in the world and the third largest cathedral in Europe after St. Peter's Basilica in the Vatican and the Cathedral of Seville in Spain. Cathedral Square The church is 158 meters long and 93 meters wide at its widest point. The construction of the cathedral spanned five centuries. The architecture includes Gothic, neoclassical and Baroque styles, and it is known as the "symbol of Milan".

Attractions distribution:

Milan cathedral Construction began in 1386, the dome was completed in 1500, the gilded statue of the Virgin Mary on the central tower was in place in 1774, and it was finally completed in 1897. The construction process took five centuries. The architectural style of the church is very unique. The upper part is a Gothic spire, with a total of 138 spire towers, the tallest of which is 108 meters high. The lower part is a typical Baroque style, with decorations from top to bottom. sculpture It is extremely complex and exquisite, incorporating Gothic, neoclassical and neo-Gothic (also known as Baroque) styles. Its appearance is majestic and gorgeous, dazzling. It is one of the representative buildings of the Renaissance and was called "a poem written in marble" by Mark Twain.

Scenic spot qualifications:

World Heritage

Scenic spot features:

Cultural tour, Gothic architecture, churches, city sightseeing, Western architecture, churches, squares