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!
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| 5th largest Christian church |
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| no two of 3400 statues are same |
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| the lighter the stone, the more recently it was replaced. most/all will be as stone deteriorates |
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| the old frames the new |
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| statues hidden behind columns |
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| Turk doesnt like heights!! |
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| 135 gargoyles |
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| 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!
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| chapel and mausoleum as entrance to cemetery grounds |
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| tombs and sculptures everywhere |
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| one of the interior hallways |
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| lifesized |
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| seems a lot of work when dead |
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| WWI |
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| many WWI graves |
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| angel just hanging out |
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| gotta have at least 1 pyramid |
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| tower of Babel with statns of cross |
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| doesnt look good for family |
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| try to get a family gathering -what a mess |
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| touching kiss |
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| not sure what this is about, but naked and Jesus |
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| young aviator Fabe, 1941 |
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| last supper for Campari family site |
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| fired ceramic Nike, 1949 |
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| art deco was popular |
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| almost see them dance |
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