City buildings in Milan

Q: In what architectural style was Milan Cathedral built and who participated in its creation?

The Duomo was built from 1386 to 1965 in a unique style of “flammable Gothic” with Renaissance elements. The project was started by Simone da Orsenigo, continued by French and German architects, including Nicholas de Bonaventure. The main altar is made by Pellegrino Tibaldi and the bronze doors by Lucio Fontana. Inside is a nail from the cross of Christ - a relic of the IV century.

Q: Where to go in Milan with children: interesting places for a family holiday?

The Leonardo da Vinci Museum of Science and Technology occupies a monastery of the XVI century with original drawings of the inventor. Park Sempione since 1807 offers playgrounds at the Peace Arch, designed by Luigi Canjola. The 1906 Civico Aquarium features 100 species of Mediterranean fish in historic display cases.

Q: Where to take beautiful photos in Milan: the best photo zones?

The roof of the Duomo at an altitude of 70 meters gives a panorama of the city with the Alps on the horizon. The courtyard of Pinakoteki Brera with ancient columns and a garden creates a Renaissance atmosphere. Stefano Boeri's 'Vertical Forest', a tower with 900 trees, has become an icon of modern architecture.

Q: What little-known sights of Milan are worth seeing for lovers of history?

Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio IV century keeps the golden altar of Volvinio IX century and the sarcophagus of Stilicho. The Church of San Maurizio of the XVI century hides a cycle of frescoes by Bernardino Luini – “Sistine Chapel of Milan”. The crypt of San Giovanni in Conca contains mosaics of the fifth century and remains of a Roman villa.

Q: What famous personalities are associated with the sights of Milan?

Leonardo da Vinci worked on the Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie and the hydraulic systems of the Sforza Castle. The composer Verdi made his debut at La Scala, where his personal scores are now kept. Alessandro Manzoni described the Milanese plague of 1630 in the novel “Betrothed”, the events of which unfold at the Columns of San Lorenzo.

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Ticinese Gate

The Ticinese Gate is located on Maggio Square southwest of the city center. The Mura Spagnole Gate and City Walls or "Spanish Wall …

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Porta Nuova Gate

The Porto Nuova Gate, which means “New Gate” in Italian, and the Mura Spagnole or “Spanish Walls” were originally built between 15 …

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Pusterla di Sant Ambrogio Gate

The pusterla or side gate of Saint Ambrose was built in 1171, after the city was destroyed by Frederick Barbarossa. It is one of t …

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Classic Milan - a combination of antiquity with modernity

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