Excursion to Milan Cathedral
An excursion to Milan Cathedral is one of the most attractive tourist destinations in Italy. The majestic bellowed bell, Duomo, is considered as one of the seven wonders of the world. In addition, it is considered a religious symbol of Milanese and has special significance for all the Catholics. In addition, the magnificent spire of the Duomo, the church with one of the tallest ceilings in Europe, is considered as the second highest peak in the world.
If you only have time for one attraction in Milan, the Duomo is the right choice. Order electronic tickets for the excursion on the foxiepass service. To get from the airport to Piazza del Duomo, the car rental website bookingauto.com will help. Once here in the heart of Milan, be sure to visit its Cathedral. Otherwise, you will not be able to consider that you have seen the “capital of fashion”.
In order to get closer to this fascinating attraction, visitors travelling to Milan should opt for a tour on a flying airplane, train or car. A flying airplane trip will take visitors to the point where the Duomo is located, where the central part of the cathedral is located and from there, tourists can proceed to the top of the spire. The fastest way to reach the top is by taking a train from Milan to Venice. However, in the event that you decide to fly to Venice, you will be able to enjoy a more pleasant journey, as you will arrive at your destination in just over an hour.
After visiting the Duomo, it is necessary for tourists travelling to Milan to visit other important attractions within the city. One of those important attractions is the Gothic cathedral of Santa Maria Della Misericordia, which is also known as the "Martini cathedral", due to its beautiful Gothic architecture. Just opposite to it is the famous St. Barnabasso Church, the former church of St. Barnabasso, who is believed to have inspired the design of the Duomo.
Another area worth visiting while taking a trip to Milan is the Duomo Square. Built in the late Renaissance, this square has been designed in the likeness of medieval Milan. Due to its design, this section of the cathedral is well protected against attacks from both airborne and land-based threats. On a more somber note, the Duomo Square is also where many executions are carried out - this is because the cathedral is situated right next to the place where many executed people were killed. Visitors may come across several frescoes depicting the gruesome scenes of these executions.
Moving from the Duomo Square towards the cathedral of Santa Maria Della Misericordia, we will find the last true parishioners of the city of Milan. Here, the last remaining wall paintings from the thirteenth century were recently discovered. In addition to the paintings themselves, many of the wall hangings also bear signs of the renaissance and baroque art periods that the city was famous for. The baroque period is often associated with the time when Milan became a prominent cultural centre of Italy - thus the numerous stained glass windows that can be found all around the cathedral.
After visiting the cathedral, it is important to go to the Santa Maria Della Misericordia for a brief tour of the other parts of the city. The cathedral, together with the neighboring Saint Peter's Basilica, is home to the third largest collection of stained-glass windows in the world. Stained glass windows have been used in the cathedral since the eleventh century and are beautifully preserved today. There are literally hundreds of stained glass windows on the exterior of the cathedral and on its facade.