The famous Milan Cathedral is among the five largest churches in the world and, of course, among the most beautiful. Its neo-Gothic facade is made entirely of white marble, and the 135 spires reaching into the sky resemble a stone forest.
The construction of the cathedral began back in 1386, when there was not yet a single Gothic-style building in Italy. That is why architects from Germany and France were invited to build it. Duomo acquired its final appearance only in the 19th century. And this happened by decree of Napoleon, who decided to hold his own coronation in this very храме.
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The cathedral, or Duomo, as the Milanese themselves call it, is beautiful not only on the outside but also incredibly rich in its interior decoration. It houses a unique artifact - a nail said to have been brought from the crucifixion of Christ himself! Gian Giacomo Medici, a distant relative of the famous Italian dynasty, also rests here. And as a baptismal font in Duomo they used a porphyry Egyptian bath that is already more than 17 centuries old!
The statue of the Virgin Mary installed on the roof of Duomo is not only one of the symbols of the city, but also the patroness of Milan. Locals affectionately call her "La Madonnina," that is, "Little Madonna." Another famous statue of Duomo is the incredibly realistic figure of Saint Bartholomew, who had his skin flayed off alive as a result of torture. In total, the temple contains more than 3400 sculptures!
