THE MILAN CATHEDRAL (ITALY)

Milan Cathedral, called Duomo di Milano in Italian, is a vast Gothic-style cathedral, located in the heart of Milan, Italy. 
It is 515 ft (157 metres) long and 302 ft (92 m) wide. It can house up to 40.000 people. Il Duomo di Milano is one of the largest Catholic churches in the world.
The construction of the Duomo of Milan began in 1386 and ended in 1965, it took place in the same location where the St. Ambrose basilica was located since the 5th century to which in the year 836 the Basilica of St. Tecla was added and destroyed by a fire in 1075. The construction of the Cathedral Visconti with the aim of renovating the area and celebrate the policy of territorial expantion of the Visconti.
The interior of the Milan cathedral stands in strong contrast with the facade  exterior. Outside, you’ll be amazed by the light-colored marble and the soft shades of pink, orange, and blue. Once inside, you’ll be impressed by the 5 naves, the 52 pillars carved in dark stone, and the stunning floor, with its design in black, pink, and white marble. The light is dim inside the Duomo, filtered by the magnificent stained glass windows with stories from the Old and New Testament.
Walking on the Duomo terrace is exhilarating, and lets you see many things from a different perspective. The close encounter with the beautiful carvings is simply awe-inspiring. And as you wander,  surrounded by pinnacles, it seems like walking through a forest of delicate marble.
One statue towers over the spires and 3400 sculptures decorating the Duomo: the golden Madonna (Madunina in Milanese dialect), the symbol of Milan.