First of all Happy New Year. I'm sure it will yet be another exciting year for everyone including myself. A big change will happen! i do hope it will be for the good, i will keep and open mind. Nonetheless thank god the world didn't end! I can go on writing my blog. Continue with my entry about Milan, Italy.
This very very old cathedral, was 500 years old before it was even completed. I was in awe when i saw this beautiful cathedral from a far and it doesn't even look old. Opening hours from 7am - 6:45pm
This very very old cathedral, was 500 years old before it was even completed. I was in awe when i saw this beautiful cathedral from a far and it doesn't even look old. Opening hours from 7am - 6:45pm
Duomo di Milano is the 5th largest cathedral in the world
from this side view, one can see how huge this cathedral is. It took us almost 2 hours to admire the interior. Yes! it is that beautiful. Trust me, I've seen my fair share of churches and cathedrals in Europe
front facade of the cathedral, it's marble
going in! It's Free but proper dress code are required. So no short pants/ skirts and no sleeveless
us @ Duomo di Milano
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even the floor is beautiful
me and the freaking huge organs
largest organ in all Italy
i like this one
looks really grand
this statue on the right, is the most famous statue of all in the Cathedral, the San Bartolomeo Flayed (1562), by MArco d'Agrate, the saint shows the leather thrown over his shoulders like a stole
to see some treasure but need to pay a small fee, about 2 Euro
the cathedral's ceiling design
panorama view of the back altar
the altar
see the red light bulb? in the dome above the apse marks the spot where one of the nails reputedly from the Crucifixion of Christ has been placed. Every year during a celebration known as the Rite of the Nivola, the Holy Nail is showed to the public
beautiful paintings
few of the stain glasses in the cathedral that i like
after that we even visited the roof of the cathedral. Entrance is outside left corner of the cathedral. 7Euro by stairs and 12 Euro by lift. We took the stairs of course. It's ok compare to the stairs @ St Peter's Basilica @ the Vatican.
we were so lucky because the weather was so blue and nice
thought it's a bit pricey to go up the roof top but it's worth it.. I suppose to maintain this huge cathedral ain't cheap too
gone loco ^^
the details are like crazy detail
me @ the roof of Duomo di Milano
i saw alot of different years marked on the marble wall
what an odd looking boobies :S
view of the square in front of the cathedral
amazing right
once of my favorite picture
the famous "Madonnina" stop the main spire of the cathedral, a baroque gilded bronze statue
view of Milan from the roof
morning view
night view
day or night this cathedral still look magnificent
love that i can still see the stain glass design and incredible color during the night
a must visit place in Milan day and night!!!
the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II at night looking so golden and expensive :P
chou and i @ Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
panorama view of these iconic historic building in Milan
i Love Milan and shopping too!!! woo hoo!
stay happy and healthy :)
~ ciao ciao ~
2 comments:
BEAUTIFUL!!!! i posted your pic on my blog (wandefulwonders.wordpress.com) Thank you for the post! I enjoyed the pix!
thank you
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