Saturday, September 30, 2023

Two Faves of Milan: Duomo Roof, Cemetery

 What an experience - climbing to the roof of the Duomo in Milan and walking around it viewing the detailed of the ornate spires and statues while looking out to the edges of the modern city. It really was more than I expected. I highly recommend using the roof visit of your your Duomo tour ticket separately on a morning just when the roof opens to avoid the crowds. You have 3 days to use the roof ticket from your Duomo tour date. You can walk the stairs or take the small elevator. Both are somewhat claustrophobic! 

5th largest Christian church


no two of 3400 statues are same

the lighter the stone, the more recently it was replaced. most/all will be as stone deteriorates 

the old frames the new

statues hidden behind columns

Turk doesnt like heights!!


135 gargoyles
dates marble replaced












































I love cemeteries and always look for the notable ones to visit, especially in other countries. Monumental Cemetery of Milan is worthy of a visit. Opened in 1866 it is the resting place of famous Italians, especially who were from or notable in Milan. The grounds are filled with artistic sculptures, vignettes, tombs all amongst a tree shaded park with benches and dirt walkways. Beautiful and relaxing, but I wouldnt want to visit at night. Some of those sculptures are way too realistic!
chapel and mausoleum as entrance to cemetery grounds

tombs and sculptures everywhere

one of the interior hallways 















lifesized

seems a lot of work when dead

WWI

many WWI graves

angel just hanging out











gotta have at least 1 pyramid

tower of Babel with statns of cross























doesnt look good for family

try to get a family gathering -what a mess

touching kiss

not sure what this is about, but naked and Jesus































young aviator Fabe, 1941

last supper for Campari family site

fired ceramic Nike, 1949










 
art deco was popular

almost see them dance


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