The Duomo - Milan - TravBuddy

When i arrived in Milano, Italy...the first thing i remember seeing is Duomo! It was breath-taking!!! I dont have all the historical facts like the review above, all i can tell you is that its amazing and it shouldn't even cross your mind on if you should go see it or not, you need to! Its the tallest building i have ever seen with SO much intricate detailing.

All around Duomo there are many places to see and visit. There is a building next to it that you would for sure notice because it is also very breath-taking. Inside this building there is a tradition. This tradition is to find the bull on the ground, put your heel on it and spin. It gives you good luck. You should be able to find it by the few people waiting to take a spin.

There's a castle (cant quite remember the name) but its just down the street also. When standing at the doors of Duomo (facing away) you should see two streets ahead. Take the left street and you shouldn't have too much of a problem getting there. But this castle is great! Inside is a museum and small garden, and after you pass through the castle and come to the other side, you come along another park. Much bigger in size and extravagant! Also down this street, befor you hit the castle, you will pass a store called 'LUSH'.. Its great! stop in and grab a bath bomb or something, its so relaxing...we have them in Canada, and i flipped once i saw their store in Milano.

All in all, i would definately suggest going to Duomo while in Italy.
It was the best trip of my entire life and i know it can't be beat!

Hope you go, and have a wonderful experience also!

Ciao
-Kelly

The Duomo in Milan must be one of the most impressive cathedrals to be found anywhere in the world. It is also one of the largest, able to fit up to 40´000 people which is what the entire population of Milan was at the time of its founding in 1386. However amazing it might sound, the last details of the cathedral were finished only in the 20th century, with the last gate being added in 1965.

It took almost 580 years to build the Duomo and the result is extremely beautiful, distinct and intricately detailed. It is a unique experience to enter through the gate built 40 years ago and walk 150 meters to reach floortiles that while looking the same as the ones near the entrance are almost 400 years older. 

Walking through the Duomo is a bit of a time travelling experience because it takes a bit to put in perspective what does it mean to build something consistently for more than 500 years. Needless to say it is definetly a must on every visit to Milan.