The Duomo of Milan (Duomo di Milano) is one of Italy’s most iconic buildings and the most important structure in Milan. There’s are so many important elements of its construction and craftsmanship – both on the interior and exterior – that it could take several visits to fully appreciate what it has to offer. I spent nearly an hour exploring the cathedral and it was not enough at all.
The following entries talk about my visit to the Duomo:
Visiting
The Duomo is open daily from 9am to 7pm and there are a few different ticket options for visitors. Check the official website for more info. Tickets are typically valid for three days from the selected visit date.
Keep in mind, full price tickets are for adults over 18, reduced tickets apply to kids age 6-18, and kids under 6 are admitted free of charge. The following prices are current as of February 2025:
- Duomo+Museum (€10 full/€5 reduced): Duomo and Duomo Museum
- Culture Pass Plus (€14 full/€7 reduced): Duomo, crypt, archaeological area, and Duomo Museum
- Terraces only (by stairs) (€14 full/€7 reduced)
- Terraces only (by lift) (€16 full/€ 8 reduced)
- Combo Stairs (€20 full/€10 reduced): Duomo, Duomo Museum, and the terraces by stairs
- Combo Lift (€25 full/€12.50 reduced): Duomo, Duomo Museum, and the terraces by stairs
- Fast Track Lift – terraces only (€26 full/€ 13 reduced): skip-the-line access to the terraces by lift
- Fast Track Pass with terraces by lift (€30 full/€ 15 reduced): skip-the-line access to the terraces by lift, Duomo, Duomo Museum, archaeological area, and crypt
- Combo Stairs+Pinacoteca Ambrosiana (€34 full/€22 reduced): Duomo, archaeological area, terraces by stairs, Duomo Museum, Ambrosiana Gallery and St. Sepolcro Crypt
Note: The Duomo Museum, which includes the Church of San Gottardo, is closed Wednesdays. The crypt is closed on Sundays.
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