Meet your licensed tour guide in Piazza del Duomo and make your way to the elevator entrance, where you will take the lift to enjoy the unforgettable experience of walking on the Rooftop of the magnificent Duomo Cathedral: the overall size of this Gothic architecture is impressive and its flying buttresses and the white marble make it a one-of-a-kind.
Climb nearly 50 steps to reach the highest level on the roof and be ready to admire stunning views of the Milanese skyline, including the brand-new upcoming skyscrapers… On the roof of Italy’s largest cathedral, and one of the biggest in the world, you can enjoy exciting views of Milan and on a clear day you may even see as far as the Italian Alps, the mountains separating Italy from Switzerland. Over 3.400 statues and 135 spires await to be unveiled and it is definitely best seen from above! [readmore] End your visit admiring the golden statue of the Virgin Mary, shining bright on top of the Major spire! You will then have the incredible privilege of skipping the lines outside the Cathedral and to enter without any further wait, directly from a special entrance from the rooftop (the descent might be done by the stairs).
Your guide is ready to amaze you focusing on the countless statues, decorations and colourful stained-glass windows that tireless craftsmen designed along the centuries and be amazed while hearing about the stories of the “Holy Nail” from Jesus’ True Cross or the Sundial Trail and its zodiac signs.
Lee masA dress code is required to enter the Cathedral. In shorts and sleeveless tops allowed. Knees and shoulders MUST be covered for both men and women
It is highly recommended to wear comfortable shoes and a sun hat
Due to increased security measures at the Duomo some lines. Furthermore, strict rules are applied to enter the church (without knives, no scissors, no glass bottles, etc.)
The elevator has a maximum capacity of 7 people, so that you can find a line to get to the roof
The monumental complex can be closed to the elevator used for the descent, for safety reasons; in this case, the descent will be carried out by a ladder