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| Cathedral Square Milan Italy / G Sutton 2019 |
We arrived on foot from the bus station at this imposing castle. Sforza Castle was built in the 15th century by Francesco Sforza, Duke of Milan on the ruins of a 14th century structure. It was renovated in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Here's a brief video of Sforza Castle and fountain.
From the castle, we headed straight toward centre city.
It's not far to Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo). This church is the cathedral of Milan, which is in Lombardy, Italy. The magnificent edifice is dedicated to the Nativity of St Mary and the seat of the Archbishop of Milan. It took nearly six centuries to complete. As you compare the size of the people, consider the height is 354 feet.
Here's a brief video of Cathedral Square (Piazza del Duomo).
A few examples of the artistry on the Cathedral.
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| Door panel, Duomo del Milano |
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| Door panel scene, Duomo del Milano |
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| Door panel scene, Duomo del Milano |
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| A scene on Duomo del Milano |
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| Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II) |
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| King Victor Emmanuel II, Milan |
Travel Notes
- There's little shade in the area so it can be quite hot as it did when we were there in September.
- You need tickets to enter the Cathedral. In September 2019, the ticket booth was on the right side of the church as you face the church.
- Public toilets are near the ticket booth--you will need euro coins
- There's a Cathedral gift and bookstore with nice items near the cathedral-- walk down the street on the right side of the church and the shop is on the right.
Connections
Publications (many free downloads)
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