7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MILAN CATHEDRAL (DUOMO DI MILANO)

Plus BY: THE ROMAN EMPIRE FEBRUARY 08, 2024

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7 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT MILAN CATHEDRAL (DUOMO DI MILANO)

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Gothic Marvel

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Stunning Rooftop Views

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Home to Spires and Statues

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Crypt of St. Charles

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Largest Stained Glass Window in Italy

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Architectural Ingenuity

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Symbol of Milan

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