Tuesday, June 16, 2015

Milan, Day 4 - Duomo Cathedral of Milan

The Duomo is the third largest Cathedral in the World. It is an amazing place of worship and filled with interesting stories both inside and out. Today we are touring with city with our guide, Sara Cerri from www.walkingtourmilan.it. 






Family symbol to the family that donated the marble







Reported to be the inspiration for the French artist's Statue of Liberty









Red light is home of the nail from the cross donated by Helena





Modern work of art in the Duomo




Duomo is dedicated to Mary







Leonardo's student statue of flayed man showing anatomy


Ceiling is painted, not carved


Largest Sundial - runs across the Duomo floor



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