by Culture freaks may argue that Milan is nothing without the Scala and sports fans think about iconic soccer battles – but undoubtedly, Milan Cathedral (Duomo Di Milano) is one of the most iconic buildings in the Northern Italy city. Just after being hit heavily by Covid-19, I visited the region on my four day rail trip through Europe and also had to have a stop at this place – as I am neither good in religion / religious history nor in architecture, I present you this lovely place in my Pictured Stories format: larger pictures, less text.
Milan Cathedral – Location
Milan Cathedral and the Piazza del Duomo is like the heart of the city to me. It will be easy to reach this place for you as a tourist: either you opt to take the Metro and step out right in front of the massive church or take one of the trams – I felt in love using them during my time there. Other key attractions like the Scala or the well known Viktor Emanuel Shopping Mall are just a very short walk away.
Milan Cathedral – Admission
If you make it to persuade security that you are worshipping, there is a separate free entrance – but I highly doubt who will make it. Thus you should orientate yourself to the right side of the building (when you are at the Piazza del Duomo), where the ticket booth is located. There are a lot of attractions in, on and around the cathedral which you in theory can buy separately. Admission to the cathedral only, which also includes the Crypt of St. Charles (which unfortunately has limited opening time, so that I did not see it), is three Euro only. I opted for a 17 Euro package, which additional includes the Archaeological Area featuring exvacations of the former Baptistery of San Giovanni Alle Fonti and majorly the amazing Milan Cathedral Museum (Museo del Duomo di Milano) and the Rooftop Walk on the Cathedral (with lift access). In non-Covid-19 times, I would suggest to think about fast track tickets.
Opening times for the cathedral were 8:00 to 19:00 hrs during the time of my visit. As said, opening times for the other places listed above may vary from these.
Milan Cathedral from Outside
Before daring to have a look inside Milan Cathedral, here are some views from outside. As many similar churches, the construction took several hundred ages. Thus, you may spot influences of multiple archeaological periods. Construction works began in 1386 and it was not completed when the Duomo Di Milano has been consecrated in 1572.
Milan Cathedral – Views from Inside
As said, it feels like all my major lacks of expertise are combined when I am visiting an iconic church or temple. The cathedral is indeed a very impressive building – the statue of the flayed Saint Bartholomew, which is one of the most famous items in the church.
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The recent seismic and volcanic actions on the Reykjanes peninsula really touch me. Dung the last years, Iceland has more ...
Inverness Cathedral (Pictured Story)
The musical Rock of Ages lead me to several places, especially while chasing the U.K. Tour. In fall 2022, I had ...
Schnoor – Bremen’s Oldest Borough (Pictured Story)
The two world wars have caused significant damage to most German cities - especially those with a somehow-strategical meaning. Thus, ...
Hveradalir Geothermal Area (Pictured Story)
I recently introduced you to the Geothermal Exhibition at the Hellisheidi Power Plant. Due to the high geophysical activity in ...
The (Vending) Machines of Tokyo (Pictured Story)
One thing I was looking forward a lot during our recent trip to Japan were vending machines. We did not ...
The Waterfalls near Seljalandsfoss (Pictured Story)
The are numerous and spectacular waterfalls in Iceland, spread all over the island. However, the Seljalandsfoss is one of the ...
Brussels Grand Square – The Heart of the City (Pictured Story)
One thing about tour-chasing is that it leads to several places in a rather short time. The Weird Al Yankovic ...
Walking Through Lillehammer City Center (Pictured Story)
Lillehammer - the small Norwegian city, which became globally known in 1994, when it hosted the Olympic Winter Games. In ...
Klaksvik and Djupumyra Stadium (Pictured Story)
The blue and white flag was waving at quite a lot of houses and the (league) jersey was proudly presented ...
Nyhavn Copenhagen (Pictured Story)
Copenhagen is definitely one of the most beautiful spots in Europe. One of the most iconic places of the city ...
Wawel Castle Royal Gardens (Krakow – Pictured Story)
After I already took you to the "public" area of Wawel Castle in Krakow in a Pictured Story, here is ...
Helsinki Old Market Hall (Pictured Story)
The Old Market Hall (Vanha Kauppahalli or - in Swedish - Helsingfors Gamla Saluhall) is one of the most iconic ...
Church of Saint Lazarus (Larnaca, Pictured Story)
There is typically not too many religious contents on Flyctory.com. However, this posting is already the second church I introduce ...
Views of Wawel Royal Castle (Krakow – Pictured Story)
The Wawel Royal Castle is likely the most iconic piece of architecture in Krakow. The castle is located above the ...
The Gunwharf Quays in Portsmouth (Pictured Story)
During the last years, I traveled to quite some places in the United Kingdom, which I likely wouldn't normally have ...
Walking through Nicosia (Pictured Story)
The much I loved Cyprus (and also the capital), the much visiting Nicosia has been depressing to me. Having all ...
The New Bedford (MA) Whaling District (Pictured Story)
I recently took you to Husavik, somehow Iceland's capital of whale watching nowadays and whaling in previous ages. New Bedford ...
A Walk Through Inverness (Pictured Story)
When I look back at five years of tour-chasing the British cast of the musical Rock of Ages since 2018, ...
There is a single Büchting Street in Germany – and I take you there
I have to give in, that is not a normal posting. I felt that with any major anniversary for Flyctory.com, ...
Dyrholaey (Iceland, Pictured Story)
The black lava beaches of Iceland are one of the must visits to many tourists. One of the most well-known ...
Pasteis de Belem – Home of the Famous Pastry (Pictured Story)
Yeah, there are plenty of fantastic kinds of food made in Portugal. Think about different fish dishes, sweets - or ...
Trafford Palazzo – Posh Shopping in Manchester (Pictured Story)
Shopping Malls are not that frequently presented on Flyctory.com. There are some exceptions like my posting about the Ibn Battuta ...
A Walk Through Valletta Old Town (Pictured Story)
Visiting the Old Town of the capital city of Valletta is definitely one of the highlights of a trip to ...
Rock of Ages Opening Night – Red Carpet Impressions
I have to give in: the red carpet is not my favorite location. Nonetheless, I felt very thankful that after ...
Nice Upgrades to Manchester Airport (MAN) Terminal 2 (Pictured Story)
Already in 2018, I introduced you to my thoughts about Manchester Airport (MAN). To sum it up: the airport has ...
Big Mac Museum (North Huntingdon PA, Pictured Story)
When you pass North Huntingdon Southeast of Pittsburgh on the US-30, it feels like a very typical American city at ...
A Look Inside Palma Cathedral (Pictured Story)
Palma Cathedral - or Catedral de Mallorca - is definitely one of the most iconic buildings in Palma. Of course, I did ...
Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge at Disney’s Hollywood Studios (Orlando, Pictured Story)
Shall I do a review or a Pictured Story out of this place? I finally opted for the latter option ...
Al Majaz Park & Waterfront Sharjah (Pictured Story)
While I generally enjoy being in the United Arab Emirates due to climate and cultural diversity, I especially have a ...
Hambach Surface Mining – The Largest Man-Made Hole in the World
I felt that the current discussions about the closing down of the village of Lützerrath in Germany are a good ...
Leadenhall Market in London (Pictured Story)
Leadenhall Market is one of the most beautiful markets in London. The covered market in Central London has been initially ...
ICE 3neo High-Speed Rail First Class (Pictured Story)
A trip to a Frequent Flyer meeting lead to a post about train rides: Less than two weeks after the ...
Phantasialand Wintertraum on the Evening (Pictured Story)
The German amusement park Phantasialand is regularly rated to be one of the best and especially most atmospheric spots of ...
Asam Chruch Munich (Pictured Story)
Asam Church in Munich is regarded to be the most beautiful church in the Bavarian capital. Thus, on one of ...
Advent Time at Skanderbeg Square Tirana (Pictured Story)
Just two weekends before Christmas 2022, I have been to Tirana for the very first time. I was aiming to ...
Carlo’s Bakery Hoboken NJ – The Heart of a Cake Empire (Pictured Story)
Once upon a time there was an above-average bakery in Hoboken, New Jersey, right on the opposite site of the ...
Limassol Marina and Harbor (Pictured Story)
My early October 2022 trip to Cyprus gave me a lot of great impressions - and I really started to ...
Gullfoss – Iceland’s Most Famous Waterfall? (Pictured Story)
Many tourist traveling to Iceland put the day trip of the Golden Circle on the top of their list. Apart from ...
Walking Along Castle Ruin Hohensyburg (Dortmund – Pictured Story)
The Hohensyburg castle is located at a height of 245 meters above sea level in Southern Dortmund in Germany. While the castle ...
Sunderland Empire Theatre Guided Tour with Rock of Ages Stage
I typically miss when theaters offer tours during the time I have a booking for my favorite musical, Rock of ...
Nashville Mural Art in the Broadway District (Pictured Story)
I guess there is a lot of things you think about when you think about Nashville. Country music, partying, honky-tonks, ...
Exploring Hamburg with the HADAG Public Ferries – Line 61
In the order of posting the episodes of my trip report of exploring Hamburg Habor (here is my overview posting ...
Exploring Hamburg with the HADAG Public Ferries – Line 73
This episode of my Hamburg Public Ferry trip report takes you to my favorite route of all, Line 73 (see ...
Exploring Hamburg with the HADAG Public Ferries – Line 72
The second posting about exploring Hamburg with the HADAG public ferries features Line 72, which is special in multiple aspects ...
Exploring Hamburg with the HADAG Public Ferries – Lines 62 & 64 & Overview
Typically, my Trip Reports are like travel diaries. One posting per day, telling you all the stories of a trip, ...
View Over Akureyri from Hlidarfljall
If you follow Flyctory.com for a while, you know that I love the Northern Icelandic city of Akureyri. This posting ...
Khorfakkan – Amphitheatre and Waterfall (Pictured Story)
While Dubai and Abu Dhabi already attract masses of tourists, the North and East of the United Arab Emirates is ...
3,337 Waffle Houses Away – A Walk through Paola, Kansas
3,337 Waffle Houses Away in the little town of Paola, Kansas - I have heard these words so often. They ...
A (Partial) Trip along F899 (Flateyjardalsvegur – Pictured Story)
It's summer season in Iceland right now again. People explore the amazing highlands. While I still struggle to complete a ...
Exploring the City Center of Woodstock, NY (Pictured Story)
After I recently took you to Bethel Woods, the grounds of the legendary Woodstock Music Festival, in fact taking you ...
Helgoland Dune Ferry (“Dünenfähre” – Pictured Story)
During my summer 2021 daytrip to Helgoland, I also needed the Dünenfähre ("Dune Ferry") to connect from the main island to the ...
UPMC Lemieux Sports Complex (Pictured Story)
Going to Pittsburgh is always very special to me. Typically, this means that there is a home match of my ...
Akureyrarkirkja – Akureyri Church
Akureyrarkirkja or simply the Akureyri Church is one of the key eyecatchers of the Northern Icelandic city. The Lutheran church, ...
Oodi Helsinki – The Modern Library (Pictured Story)
When you think about libraries worth visiting as a tourist, you likely thing about historic places with old books. Helsinki, ...
The Historic District of Streetsville, Ontario (Pictured Story)
During my September 2021 trip to Toronto, I also spent an evening at the beautiful historic district of Streetsville. The ...
A Walk Through Greetsiel in East Frisia (Pictured Story)
Greetsiel is one of the popular villages in East Frisia, right at North Sea. Especially the picturesque harbor area is ...
Sharjah Central Souq (Pictured Story)
For many Dubai tourists, especially first-timers, walking through the narrow streets of the Old Town and passing tons of jewelry ...
Al Madam Ghost Town (Pictures Story)
The abandoned settlement part of Al Madam in the East parts of the Emirate of Sharjah has become a hidden ...
Austrian Sculpture Park Graz (Pictured Story)
I have to agree: if it comes to arts, especially modern arts, I am a real low-brow. You won't find ...
A Walk Through Gdansk Old Town (Pictured Story)
Due to its very good strategic location at the Baltic Sea, Gdansk has been an important settlement at least since ...
Riding the Swan Adventure Pedal Boat in Dubai – A Special Ride and Posting
Especially for tourists, Dubai rather means entertainment, luxury and posh shopping. Thus, having a boat ride in a swan-shaped pedal ...
Cuvillies Theater (Cuvilliéstheater) Munich (Pictured Story)
Especially when I am in London, visiting a stage play is always a must on my list (time permitting). One ...
Souk Madinat Jumeirah Dubai (Pictured Story)
The area around the world famous seven star hotel Burj al Arab (if someone is paying me a night there, ...
Walking Through Historic Remscheid-Lennep (Pictured Story)
In order to collect some new material for Flyctory.com, I recently drove to Remscheid to cover some museums there. The ...
Ottawa ByWard Market (Pictured Story)
ByWard Market in Ottawa is a beautiful entertainment, shopping and relax district in the heart of the Canadian capital. During ...
Geysir Hot Spring Area (Iceland – Pictured Story)
What is your first thought about Iceland? I think many people associate the stunning, unique nature with the Nordic island ...
Urridafoss – The Highest Flow Waterfall in Iceland (Pictured Story)
Seljalandsfoss, Skogafoss or Gullfoss - Iceland is full of very famous waterfalls. Urridafoss (which translates to "Sea Trout Waterfall") is ...
Hverir Geothermal Area (Pictured Story)
Hverir is one of the most popular geothermal areas in Northern Iceland. Two the key drivers is obviously that it ...
Walking the Ulica Florianska in Krakow to Market Square (Pictured Story)
When I told a colleague I will be in Krakow in late August 2021, his reaction was "Is it still ...
The Bridge Between Europe and North America (Pictured Story)
What is the shortest flight time between Canada and the European Union? Can you walk from the USA to Russia? ...
A Walk Through Westerland (Sylt – Pictured Story)
The Pictured Story postings give me a nice opportunity to share moments with you, which might not be worth a proper review ...
BlueBrixx Megastore (Loop5 Weiterstadt) – The World Largest Brick Bar
More than 5,000 small buckets one next to another in a bunch of aisles within one store. The contents: interlocking ...
Walking around Pilsum Light Tower (Pilsumer Leuchtturm, Pictured Story)
15 meters of total height, thereof a the height of the light itself at eleven meters - the Pilsum Light ...
Walking in the London Docklands (Pictured Story)
Due to their high incidences on the delta variant of Covid-19, the United Kingdom is still / again in the ...
A Walk Through Berlin’s Government District
During my recent daytrip to Berlin, I took the opportunity to have a walk through sunny - and empty - ...
The Eschede Derailment Memorial
I have always been wondering how people from cities like Lockerbie or Lakehurst deal with the faith that their hometown ...
A Walk Through Cologne / Bonn Airport Terminal at Covid-19 Times (Pictured Story)
Travelling in Germany has been turned down to an absolute minimum. Hotels are just able to accept business guests and ...
A Walk Through Zeche Zollverein (Pictured Story – Essen, Germany)
If an industrial site is jokingly called the Eiffel Tower of the Ruhrgebiet Region, it seems to be quite an impressive ...
Yas Mall Abu Dhabi
While the Ibn Battuta Mall is my definite shopping favorite in Dubai, my love about spending some money in Abu ...
Al Seef – A Historic District at Dubai Creek
During my December 2020 trip to Dubai, I stayed in two hotels in the Al Seef district. The area is ...
Paseo de Canarias & Paseo de Gran Canaria in Firgas (Pictured Story)
Not too rarely, you find the Paseo de Canarias in Firgas as a cover photo of Gran Canaria / Grand Canary ...
Views of London from One New Change (Pictured Story)
Before the pandemic limitations, One New Change Mall in London has been a really popular place. First of all, it ...
Aviation Monuments on Gran Canaria (Pictured Story)
The Canary Islands have not only been a key hub for maritime travels (Gran Canaria has, for example, been a ...
Namco Funscape London (Pictured Story)
I assue that there is hardly any travel guide for London, which is mentioning the Namco Funscape as an important ...
The train to Hogwarts? King’s Cross, Platform 9 3/4 (Pictured Story)
I am not too much in Harry Potter - but therefor, my wife is compensating my lack of knowledge. After ...
Rossfeld Panoramic Route
There are just a couple of toll roads in Germany (if you neglect road toll for trucks). One of them ...
Watching Cologne from Europa Rad Ferris Wheel
Sometimes, you just have to be creative: if you have one of the biggest mobile ferris wheels in the neighboring ...
Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall) Hamburg
The Elbphilharmonie (Elbe Philharmonic Hall), which has been built between 2007 and 2016 and opened on 11th January 2017, is something like ...
Hangar 7 (Salzburg, Austria – Pictured Story)
Hangar 7 at Salzburg Airport, driven by (likely) the world leader of energy drinks, is a quite popular and well ...
Herbertstrasse Hamburg – A Covid-19 Vacuum in the Red Light District
Hamburg has a lot of famous attraction: some might first think about the huge harbor, others about the new Elbphilharmonie (Elbe ...
Fujairah Fort (Pictured Story)
When people think about the United Arab Emirates, they typically think of Dubai or Abu Dhabi. During my last trips, ...
St. Helier (Jersey) Markets (Pictured Story)
One thing I especially loved about Jersey's capital St. Helier are the two markets in the center of the city ...
Cologne/Bonn Airport during Covid-19 Times (Pictured Story)
Regarding passenger flights, my hometown airport Cologne / Bonn is only the seventh biggest in Germany, servicing some 12 million ...
Clarke Quay (Singpore) by Night (Pictured Story)
Clarke Quay in Singapore is one of the most well-known (and most touristic) entertainment districts in the center of the ...
Dublin – A Walk along the River Liffey (Pictured Story)
During a recent business trip to Dublin, I walked from my hotel, The Morrison, to our office in the financlal ...
