The chief piazza in Milan, Piazza del Duomo takes its name from the dominating Gothic cathedral, il Duomo di Milano. Often described as one of the greatest churches in the world, this Gothic cathedral took five centuries to complete and is the fourth largest church in the world. Make sure to climb to the top for fantastic views of this modern Italian city.
"I loved Piazza Duomo. It is Milan's historical center and the meeting place for the whole city. It is always full of life and the Duomo is such an amazing cathedral. The view from the top is absolutely breathtaking." -Jamie F., Penn State University
"I loved that by the end of the trip I didn’t think of the Duomo as a huge cathedral and important historical landmark but just as a place to meet my friends at the center of town… 'Meet me at the Duomo steps at 7:30 and we’ll grab some gelato!'" -Joan T., Illinois Wesleyan University
Il Duomo & Piazza del Duomo
The chief piazza in Milan, Piazza del Duomo takes its name from the dominating Gothic cathedral, il Duomo di Milano. Often described as one of the greatest churches in the world, this Gothic cathedral took five centuries to complete and is the fourth largest church in the world. Make sure to climb to the top for fantastic views of this modern Italian city.
"I loved Piazza Duomo. It is Milan's historical center and the meeting place for the whole city. It is always full of life and the Duomo is such an amazing cathedral. The view from the top is absolutely breathtaking." -Jamie F., Penn State University
"I loved that by the end of the trip I didn’t think of the Duomo as a huge cathedral and important historical landmark but just as a place to meet my friends at the center of town… 'Meet me at the Duomo steps at 7:30 and we’ll grab some gelato!'" -Joan T., Illinois Wesleyan University