Milan - Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente

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Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente Description

The cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente, a cruciform basilica faced with white marble, is one of the world's largest and most magnificent churches. With a length of 157m/172yd and a facade 61.5m/67yd wide, it covers an area of 11,700 sq.m/13,993 sq.yd and can accommodate a congregation of 40,000. The dome rises to 68m/224ft, and its total height including the statue of the Virgin known as the "Madonnina" is 108.5m/358ft. The roof is adorned with 135 pinnacles, the exterior with 2,245 marble statues. Building, in Gothic style, began in 1386 but made slow progress (dome completed c. 1500, spire 1765-69, facade under Napoleon 1805-13). The imposing bronze doors are modern: the one to the left dates from 1840 and the large central door from 1908

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Hobbies & Activities category: Paintings, art collections; Architecture - Gothic; Christian sites; Stained glass of note; Standalone sculpture, statue or fountain; Tombs, burial site

Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente Highlights

Treasury

In the south sacristy of the Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente in Milan is the valuable treasury, with gold and silver work (fourth-17th century). A walk on the roof of the cathedral is an

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Address

Milan Cathedral of Santa Maria Nascente
Piazza del Duomo
I-20100 Milan
Italy