Sightseeing MUSEUMS & ATTRACTIONS
A different perspective The Duomo Terraces are an ideal destination for lovers of photography. Dominating the top of the city from a height of 70 meters, they offer a breathtaking view over the Milanese skyline. BY GIULIA MINERO
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here are few things as romantic as admiring a red-tinged sky from a panoramic position as dusk falls. Agreeing with this assumption, the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo once again offers visitors a chance to access the Rooftop Terraces in summer, with extended visiting hours from 9am to 7pm (FriSat-Sun until 8pm), 7 days a week. After climbing 251 steps, or taking the elevator on the left side of the cathedral, the Terraces are revealed in all their majesty, offering visitors an unmatched 58 W H E R E M I L A N I S E P T E M B E R 2 020
panoramic view, and a chance to wander amidst flying buttresses, 135 pink Candoglia marble spires and 180 statues, depicting saints and other religious and historical figures. The tour, reserved for small groups, also offers visitors a unique opportunity to admire the golden Madonnina close-up, discover the Duomo from a different perspective, and learn about the secrets behind its Gothic architecture from professional guides. Different ticket options, which can also be booked online, are available. You can either purchase a ticket that only allows access to the rooftop terraces or opt for a 90-minute Fast-Track Duomo Tour. This includes a guided tour in Italian, English, French, Spanish or German of the cathedral’s rooftop terraces, its spacious interiors, and the church’s archaeological area, an underground crypt whose original foundations are still visible. >> Duomo Info Point. Piazza Duomo 14/A. Map F4. Open daily 9.30am-5.30pm. T: 02 72023375. www.duomomilano.it
