Visiting the Duomo in Milan is something you do not want to miss when in the city. Make sure to have some time to enjoy the beauty of this gothic wonder. Read what to do before visiting the Duomo.
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The Milan cathedral holds an impressive record. It is the building that features the highest number of statues and gargoyles in the whole world. The Duomo is adorned with more than 3400 statues representing various subject. Saints, royals, poets and politicians are all well represented in and around the church.
A recent article by Elisabetta Povoledo, the Italian correspondent of The New York Times, highlights the struggles that the Duomo Cathedral is going through. Weather conditions and pollution are a threat to the beauty of the Milanese landmark par excellence.