Just being able to say Duomo di Milano in Italian is almost reason enough to go, but it goes without saying that this “Italian Job” was literally just that, quite the job! In an ode to the longestCathedralever to be built – spanning almost 600 years, the stunning place of worship was built with contrasting styles andcraftsmanship from Late Gothic, French Gothic and Renaissance.
As the fifth largestCathedralin the world, a rooftop climb is considered essential in taking in the city of Milan in all itsgranderandbeauty, and the sheer adventure of playingamongstthe outdoor sculptures up close andpersonal. Especially because of the immense detail in styles,all of the tours available one should partake in. Below the 40,000 seater, is a page right out of the Da Vinci Code: Foundations of a Paleohristianbaptistery(YES I said that correct) dating back to the 4th century, which was uncovered during anarchaeologicalexcavation.
It is below that you will find the ruins to the Battistero Paleocristiano – again with that Italian! It’s anextraordinaryexample of an ancient ritual which includes remains of earliercathedrals. Now if we can just get Tom Hanks on the phone.
By Melinda Fleming.
