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Piazza del Duomo, Milan

Piazza del Duomo, Milano, Lombardia

Description

Piazza del Duomo is Milan's main square, it is dominated by the Cathedral (Il Duomo) and the Royal Palace since medieval times. Its current shape was largely designed in the 2nd half of the 19th century (after the Second Italian War of Independence of 1859) by architect Giuseppe Mengoni who included the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II arcade. Other notable buildings include several palaces (dell'Arengario, Carminati, dei Portici Settentrionali, dei Portici Meridionali) and the monument to King Victor Emmanuel II.

Access & Transport

The Duomo metro station (1, 3) and tram station (2, 12, 14, 16, 19) stop on Piazza del Duomo.

Instructions & Recommendations

We suggest combining this attraction with a visit to the Royal Palace, Il Duomo, and the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

Meta review

The Piazza is generally enjoyed by visitors who liken it to the city's heart, beating with activity and surrounded by appealing monuments. The marble lace of Il Duomo's facade and the inviting Gallery of VE2 get the most praise. The main drawback are the tourist crowds (selfie time) and the price of the cafes / restaurants.

Environmental & Social

All concrete but most of the activities there have a low carbon footprint. Preserves the city's architectural heritage.

Conclusion

This is likely to be the first main sight of most tourists in Milan and it sure will impress with its picture-perfect view of Il Dumo's façade. Make sure to take the time to enjoy the other buildings as well.

Key positive

Visually impressive

Several visit-worthy monuments

Hyper-central location

Key negative

A little dirty and crowded

Suitability

No restrictions

About this Rating

TYPE

Onsite

RESEARCHED IN

June 2024

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit

av. transport time:0h 10m

est. visit time:0h 30m

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightOk

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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