At the beginning of the 19th century, after capturing the city, Napoleon Bonaparte wanted to be crowned king, just in the Duomo. He wished, however, that this would happen in the finished building, which is why he suggested that he would pay all expenses.
Therefore, at the top of one of the many towers is a statue of Napoleon. Milan Cathedral is the second largest Gothic cathedral in the world, only second only to St. Peter's Basilica. Peter in Rome. Its vaults are also the highest in the world 45 meters , with the exception of the unfinished Cathedral of St. Piotr in Beauvais 48 meters. The length is meters, while its widest part measures 92 meters. The cathedral has 5 aisles, one central and two side ones. The whole rests on 40 columns, the aisle columns are The highest of the towers is the statue of the Virgin Mary, measuring meters, it was crowned in with a polychrome Madonna sculpture measuring cm.
According to tradition, no building in Milan can reach higher than the figure of Madonnina, therefore, all skyscrapers have small replicas of this figure on their tops. The whole is covered with carved architectural elements depicting flowers, fruits and fantastic animals.
The building is additionally decorated with around figures, including 96 giant gargoyles. All were donated and made by numerous sculptors. The styles of their performance are also many, ranging from the gothic style, ending with the twentieth century Art Deco. It is said that this building has more statues than any other building in the world.
The roof is accessible to visitors either via stairs or by elevator. During their walk, they can admire the innumerable sculptures and extremely thin marble towers overlooking the city.
Photo by schizoform flickr. A ray of sunlight from a hole on the opposite wall strikes the clock, shining the bronze tongue on June 21, the summer solstice, and the meridian on the winter solstice, December Though ancient it was placed in Milan Duomo in by astronomers from the Accademia di Brera the sundial is surprisingly precise — even used to regulate clocks throughout the city!
There are 52 pillars inside Milan Cathedral, one for every week of the year. Photo by Jakob Montrasio. Above the apse the arched part above the altar there is a spot marked with a red lightbulb. Every year on the Saturday closest to September 14 the archbishop of Milan ascends to the apex in a wooden basket decorated with angels to retrieve the nail. The basket itself was constructed in , though it was significantly reconstructed in when the angels were added.
Take a trip to the terrace to see what they see Photo by Gina Mussio. The construction of the Duomo officially started in by Bishop Antonio da Saluzzo and was supported by the ruler of Milan Gian Galeazzo Visconti who had grand visions of the cathedral. Though originally started in terracotta stone, once the grandeur of the project was realized Condoglian marble from Lake Maggiore was chosen.
The entire building is made up of this pink-hued white marble. To bring it from the quarries of Candoglia, canals were dug leading to the construction site, evidence of which is still visible along the famous n avigli , the canals left over from the network built in southern Milan specifically for that purpose! Thousands of artists, sculptors and specialized workers were involved in the construction of the Cathedral of Milan.
Architects from across Europe were invited to work on the project at least 78 different architects total and as it grew and grew, its construction dragged on over the years. It was consecrated in but only the nave was really finished at that time. Heavy construction continued for another years. After its consecration in Milan Cathedral remained incomplete for centuries. The St. Ambrose was built on this site in the early V, effectively being a basilica added in next.
When fire damaged both buildings in began to think about the future construction of the Milan Cathedral. The cathedral was erected in the middle of the Piazza del Duomo, in the Lombard city of Milan, Italy. The Duomo has a cruciform plan in the form of a Latin cross that covers nearly 12, square meters, is meters long, its widest part measures 93 meters in transept and can accommodate 40, people inside.
Highlight its needles and statues around about , including 96 giant gargoyles. The needle is highest with the statue of the Virgin, measures meters. Its interior has a particular light. The rays of colored light that filters through the Gothic windows, true works of art, created a solemn and mystical atmosphere.
He was raised in when construction of the main gates of the Temple, but it was not until that began its development, and until was not opened the front door. This door is dedicated to the Virgin Mary and each of their boxes has a biblical chapter that refers to the life of the Virgin. They are the result of the work of various Italian artists of the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.
Roofs that are open to the public, allow a close view of some sculptures of great quality. It is very important the forest of pinnacles and spire that can be seen from them. The needle greater was built between and
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