Duomo di Milano
Catholic church · Barona ·
Gothic cathedral with intricate spires and stunning stained glass
Gothic cathedral with intricate spires and stunning stained glass
"The monumental northern cathedral dominates the central square and is one of the city’s signature sights, often admired alongside nearby shopping arcades and historic cafés." - Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz Laura Itzkowitz is a writer and editor based in Rome. She has been contributing to Travel + Leisure since 2014, when she started as a fact checker before becoming a contributing digital editor in 2015. She has also held positions as a contributing editor at The Points Guy and the NYC cities editor at DuJour Magazine. In addition to Travel + Leisure, her writing has appeared in Architectural Digest, Surface Magazine, Brooklyn Magazine, T Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Vogue, GQ, Departures, Afar, Fodor's, Town & Country, Condé Nast Traveler, Robb Report, Hemispheres, and others. When she's not jetsetting around Italy and beyond, she can be found in Rome, enjoying some cacio e pepe or relaxing at home with her husband and two dogs. Originally from the Boston area, Laura moved to New York City in 2011 to pursue a master's degree in creative writing and translation at Columbia University. She also holds a bachelor's degree in French from Smith College. * 10+ years of experience writing and editing * Co-wrote "New York: Hidden Bars & Restaurants," an award-winning guide to New York City's speakeasy scene published by Jonglez Editions in 2015 * Contributed to "Fodor's Brooklyn," published by Penguin Random House in 2015, which won silver in the Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism competition * Contributed an essay to "Epic Hikes of Europe," published by Lonely Planet in 2021 * Updated the 2022 edition of "Fodor's Essential Italy" Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"An iconic cathedral focal point in the city's historic center, surrounded by narrow Renaissance-era lanes that make strolling between landmarks effortless; it sits within a very compact cluster of major attractions that can be reached on foot in roughly ten minutes, benefiting from the area's generally good air quality." - Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist and co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel journalists. Her photos, videos, and words have appeared in print or online for Travel + Leisure, Time, Los Angeles Times, Glamour, and many more. You'll usually find her in an airport. If you do see her there, please say hello. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines
"The cathedral took over 500 years to complete and is one of Milan's must-see sights; I recommend the Milanoguida two-hour Cathedral Rooftop tour, which includes skip-the-line admission, rooftop access with amazing city views, a headset for guided commentary, and close-up sights of its roughly 3,500 statues, 135 spires, and five bronze doors. The Duomo is also featured on larger city walks (Take Walks' Best of Milan and Sandeman’s highlights tour), so it's easy to include even on a short visit." - Matthew Kepnes
"An iconic Gothic cathedral, the Duomo is one of the historic center's architectural gems and a must-see landmark." - Matthew Kepnes
"The towering Duomo is a Gothic cathedral and UNESCO World Heritage Site, and I like tours that give skip-the-line access and historical context; Italy Pass Tours runs an excellent short tour that lets you tour the beautiful cathedral while learning about its history and how it intertwines with the famous Medici family, and Take Walks’ VIP David & Duomo option also provides exclusive access around the cathedral." - Matthew Kepnes
