Excursion to Milan Cathedral

 Have a trip to Milan Cathedral to get the real touch of old world charm. A journey to Italy's second largest city gives you the chance to see one of the greatest religious places in Europe. The Duomo or Holy Church of Santa Maria dell Grazie is a stunning 150th century structure that offers a fascinating insight into the life and culture of Milan. The excursion to Milan Cathedral is also a must see in Italy as it has been the seat of power since the 15th century.

The excursion to Milan from Venice begins at the Duomo, where you can watch the sunset on a beautiful terrace. The sight of the Duomo is an attraction itself, as you will witness the scenes of past and present while admiring the fine art work by the famous artist Donatella da Sangallo. You can have the opportunity to buy some souvenirs from the various Italian designers while enjoying the splendid views of the cathedral and city. Donatella da Sangallo designed many religious works including the sixteenth century catacombs of Santa Maria dell Grazie. The most popular attraction inside the cathedral is the imposing skull and bone of Saint Lorenzo, which serves as a poignant reminder of the Blood of Christ shed by the crusaders during the Middle Ages.

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”.

The excursion to Milan from Venice starts with a walk up to the Duomo, where the main attractions are located. Passing through the narrow passageway of Piazza Navona, the church of Santa Maria dell Grazie is revealed. Here you can also take a peek at the famous spire of Santa Maria Novella. The spectacular ceilings, stained glass windows, tower of light and magnificent frescoes combine to create a breathtaking sight in this religious church.

The church of Santa Maria dell Grazie can easily be reached by following the winding staircase from the church of Santa Maria dell Grazie. Besides, you can also take the elevator to reach the top of the Duomo, which offers a panoramic view of Milan and the surrounding region. During your stay at the Duomo, you can purchase the special 'Duomo souvenir book' which lists the special attractions in full. Moreover, you can also avail combined tickets for the Milan Cathedral, St. Croce and Santa Maria Novella together for three Euros each.

The main attraction of the cathedral is the imposing skull and bone spire. You can view the spire while standing on the flight of steps leading to the top of the Duomo. The statue of the patron saint of Milan, Madonna sitting on a throne, holding a cross, is the most attractive feature of this striking structure. In addition, the marble spire features an image of the bodice and skirt of Madonna. A sculpture of the Virgin and Child, which were made between 1490 and 1510, depicting the Virgin and Child with the Angel, is located at the top of the spire.

Besides the spire, the Duomo also has an ornate altar and a grand pulpit, the last one of which was built in the thirteenth century. The pulpit, which is covered with tiles, is ornamented with frescoes of various styles depicting scenes from the Life of Christ. The archdiocese also has a religious museum, the Santa Maria Novella. Within the museum you can see a mosaic tile with a painting of the Last Judgment that shows two devils, a little boy and a woman, seated before the judge. The museum also houses the relics of the last Pope, Urban VI, and the dome of Saint Peter, which is placed in an underground vault. Finally, the Duomo also contains a sacristy which contains many works of art, as well as the treasury and an office of the Archbishop of Milan.