The right aisle of the Duomo is the perfect place to fully appreciate its luxurious stained-glass windows. Interestingly, they all date from different periods – the oldest was made in 1478, and the latest were installed as late as the XX century. However, the purpose of all these mosaics has always been the same – to tell parishioners stories from the Bible. For believers who could not read, the stained-glass windows became a kind of illustrated Holy Scripture.
As you continue on, pay attention to the altar of Saint Agatha. We should warn you – the sculpture of the martyr looks very graphic - the girl is holding a dish on which her bloodied breasts lie.
The neighboring altars contain two glass coffins with the relics of the Milan archbishops Andrea Ferrari and Alfredo Schuster.
And even farther on, already closer to the main altar and the famous statue of Saint Bartholomew, is the altar of Saint John Buono – an amazing masterpiece created in the Baroque style. You can learn more about all these sites by downloading the Duomo audio guide.
