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VISITORS’ CHECKLIST
Practical Information
Piazza Duomo. Map 7 C1.
Tel 02-72 02 26 56.
Open 8am–7pm daily. ^ =
Museum: Open 10am–6pm
Thu–Tue (till 10pm Thu & Sat).
^ & Baptistery/Digs: Open
9am–6pm daily. ^ & Roof
Terraces: Open 9am–7pm daily
(till 10pm May–mid-Sep). & 7
. Roof Terraces Transport
q 1, 3 Duomo. v 1, 2, 3, 12, 14,
The view of the city from the roof terraces
is simply unforgettable. You can also have a 15, 16, 24, 27.
close-up look at the central spire. The roof
bristles with spires, the oldest of which
dates from 1404. The Interior
The 5 aisles in the nave are
separated by 52 piers, whose
capitals are decorated
with statues.

Main
entrance

KEY
1 The Trivulzio Candelabrum’s
pedestal features fantastic monsters
and figures representing arts, crafts
and the virtues.
2 Crypt
3 Flying buttresses The Doors
4 About 3,500 statues lend The five doors were
movement to the massive Duomo. made from 1840
They are typically medieval, repre- to 1965. Right,
senting saints, animals and monsters. The Flagellation by
5 A plaque confirms that the Duomo Ludovico Pogliaghi, a
is dedicated to Maria Nascente. bronze relief in the
central door.

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