Duomo di Milano

Milan Cathedral or the Duomo is the symbol of Milan in the country, and it is one of the largest cathedrals in the world. It expresses the heritage and humanity of the people of Milan, over the centuries that reflected their splendor and humanity's devotion to divinity. In addition to being a monument of art and a privileged place of prayer, it is closely linked to the memory and teachings of the bishops of the time of Sant' Ambrogio, as well as to the history of the millions of devotees who gather each year in this place to celebrate the Holy Mysteries. The cathedral is the mother church of the diocese, and has a symbolic role of ideal both in the life of the city of worship, and in relation to the activity of the diocese. It is also an archaeological landmark with a very distinctive architectural character, and its construction lasted for 600 years.