Visit the Dôme de Milan: tickets, prices, schedules

Are you going to Italy? Then visit the Dôme de Milan, one of the oldest Gothic cathedrals in the world!

Milan, the beautiful city of Northern Italy, is well known to be the capital of Italian fashion. But not that! Also considered the richest city in Italy, it welcomes almost 2 million tourists each year.

Are you in Milan? In the heart of this beautiful lumbar city, visit the Dôme de Milan, one of the oldest Gothic cathedrals in the world!

The Dôme de Milan: a little history

The Dome of Milan, called Il Duomo di Milano , is the second largest Gothic cathedral in the world. It dominates the city by its majestic height 108 metres . Once named "the Cathedral of the Nativity-de-la-Sainte-Vierge-de-Milan", it took about six centuries to complete its construction.

It is located on the Piazza del Duomo which is the central and main square of Milan. Its construction began in 1386, to succeed the old cathedral Santa Maria Maggiore , which was built in the fifth century. It is almost entirely built of marble Candoglia a very rich and noble material, especially for the time.

Previously, the Dôme de Milan was already one of the city's strategic points. It is said in his style that he is “unitary”. Although its architecture is mostly Gothic, many were engineers and architects working on this colossal project for six centuries. It is the fruit of all the work of the past centuries and ultimately does not respond to any particular movement.

Let’s stay in architecture with a few figures: 11 700 square meters It is its internal area, the inner columns are 52 (the number of weeks in one year) for a diameter of 3.40 metres each. It has 3400 statues of which 2,300 are located outside.

The Dôme de Milan, in addition to being the second largest cathedral in the world, is also the third largest Christian place of worship. He positioned himself right behind the basilica Saint-Pierre in Vatican City and Cathedral of Seville . Nothing surprising, therefore, about the fact that it is the most visited monument of the Lombardy city.

What to see and do at the Dôme de Milan

See the Dôme de Milan, from the outside, is already something sumptuous. His greatness and prestance can definitely not leave you with marble. Take the time to admire it. piazza Duomo is vast, it will welcome you with open arms and will leave you the opportunity to contemplate his master.

Note all his arrows: They are 136 in all and are the main responsible for his nickname: "the marble hedgehog". Enter the Dôme de Milan. The interior of this magnificent cathedral will not disappoint you. ♪ columns gigantic diameter will surprise you. Admire its very complex structure and full of details. Be curious, look everywhere! There are so many things to see. Like, for example, five naves . Unbelievable no?

The baptistery is also a must. In the Dôme de Milan you can also visit the treasure room that crypt . If there’s one thing you can’t miss, it’s the visit of terraces . Yes, you will be able to visit the Dome of Milan to the terraces and take height. Admire the arrows very closely. The sculpture work is simply magnificent. Enjoy it also to contemplate the breathtaking view of the city!

How to go to the Dome of Milan

The Dôme de Milan being the central point of the whole city, you have several solutions to go:

• By car: The Dôme de Milan being on a huge pedestrian area, you cannot access it directly by car. However, there are many parking facilities near the area such as Autosilo Diaz parking, which is closest to the cathedral. You will also find the Velasca and Duomo Car Central car parks, easily accessible by road through the avenues Corso Porta Vittoria, Via Verziere and Via Larga. Attention, however, to the regulations in force in downtown Milan converted to Limited traffic area (ZTL). Drivers are obliged to pay a toll 5€ per day to have access to downtown. These 5€ do not include the cost of parking. For more information on car parks in Milan, check out our article about the surrounding parking spaces.
• By bus: Visiting the Milan Dome by bus is more convenient. Indeed, Milan has a wide public transport network. Depending on where you will find, several bus lines are at your disposal to access the Milan Dome. The most borrowed are the lines 94, 90 and 54 respectively Corso Como, Piazzale Loreto and Porta Comeia.
• By metro: Access to the Milan Dome by Metro is the easy solution. Indeed, the metro exit from the red line M1 is right in front of the cathedral. All you have to do is go down to the stop Duomo.
• By tram: Lines 2, 3 and 14 of Torino (Duomo) ; line 24 de Dogana (Duomo)

Do not hesitate to ask for a city plan in your accommodation. Milan being a very touristic city, the plans are often well made and very complete. Metro lines are visible, which will facilitate your travel during your stay.

Moreover, the city is not immense, all the strategic and essential places to visit are, in principle, concentrated on the centre and not on the outskirts.

Schedules and prices of the Dôme de Milan

HORARI

As far as visiting schedules are concerned, the Dôme de Milan consists of:

• Cathedral: daily from 08:00 to 19:00
• Museum: Thursday to Tuesday from 10:00 to 6:00
• Baptistery: daily from 09:00 to 18:00
• Archaeological area: daily from 08:00 to 19:00
• Terrace: daily from 09:00 to 19:00

RATES

Know that the visits of the cathedral (excluding baptistery and treasure room) as well as the crypt are free . However, to visit the cathedral in its entirety and the museum, the rate is 2€ for an adult and free for the children under 6 years of age .

Archaeological area , she is at the fare 4€ per adult and 2€ for under 26 years .

There are two ways to access terrace . You can climb through the stairs (for the brave, but also the curious!) for 8€ for an adult and 4€ for children 6 to 12 years old. A lift is also available at the fare 13€ per adult and 7€ per child 6 to 12 years old. Access is free for children up to 6 years of age and for people with reduced mobility and their attendants.

Little advice: You can, in advance, buy your tickets on the internet, directly on the official website of the Cathedral of Milan . It is even highly recommended. Thus, you will be offered a number of fares, including packages to visit the other must-see places in the city.

You can also find a pass called the Fast Track Pass which will allow you to significantly reduce the waiting time to access the visit. In the middle of the season you have to count on average 30 minutes wait queue to enter the Dome of Milan. Count, on the other hand, about 1h30 waiting to climb on the terraces.

You want to go to Italy and visit the Dôme de Milan and you don't know where to stay? So check our article on where to stay in Milan ! It can be of great help!