The world-renowned Duomo di Milano is a must-see attraction on your trip to Milan! However, there is one thing you may not have heard about this famous Cathedral. After exploring the jaw-dropping interior, you can actually head up to the Duomo rooftop for epic views of the city. Here’s everything you need to know about the Milan Cathedral tickets, getting to the rooftop, and much more.
Why You Can’t Miss the Duomo Rooftop
There is no disputing that the Milan Cathedral is the centerpiece of one of Italy’s greatest cities. No matter how many historic churches you’ve seen around Europe, your first glimpse of the Duomo di Milano will certainly be mind-blowing.
It stands tall as the heartbeat of the city with the entire population swirling around it. The details of the inside of the Milan Cathedral are stunning, especially the massive pillars and colorful stained glass windows. Still, to truly get the full experience, you HAVE TO go up to the Duomo rooftop!
I mean how rare is it to actually be able to walk on the rooftop of a 600+ year old cathedral? Getting the views from is one of the best things to do in Milan Italy, and you can see for miles across the skyline. Needless to say, you need to include the Duomo rooftop in your visit!
Buying Milan Cathedral Tickets With Duomo Rooftop
While you can buy your rooftop and Milan Cathedral tickets separately, the best way to do it is with a combo ticket. This will gain you access to the entirety of the church including all the places mentioned below.
- Duomo di Milano and Rooftop Terraces
- Milan Cathedral Museum
- Church of St. Gottardo in Corte
- Archaeological Area
Tour groups are also available or you can simply pay extra for an audio guide as part of your Milan Cathedral tickets. Plan for at least 2-3 hours to see everything on your trip.
The combo ticket is valid for three days. While you can only enter each section once, this allows you to come back and see the Duomo rooftop and experience other parts on different days.
Book a Fast-Track Milan Cathedral and Terraces Guided Tour or just theRooftop Terraces Ticket (No Church Access). If you’re planning out your Milan visit, you are probably also looking for nice hotel near all the action.
The Four Seasons Hotel Milano has everything you could want in a luxury hotel. Galleria Vik Milano is another beautiful property that overlooks the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Also, check out ESTH Suite Apartment del Don 8 or the popular hostel Ostello Bello if you’re traveling on a budget.
5 Facts About the Duomo di Milano
- The construction of the Milan Cathedral first started in 1386, and wasn’t officially completed until 1965!
- Duomo di Milano is the 3rd largest church in the world after St. Peter’s Basilica (Vatican City) and Our Lady Aparecida (Brazil).
- Some of Italy’s most famous architects and artists worked on the Duomo including Leonardo da Vinci, Donatello, Bernini, and Michelangelo.
- The Milan Cathedral has the most statues of any building in the world! See 3,400 statues, 700 figures, and 135 gargoyles around the outside, through the interior, and even on the Duomo rooftop.
- The Duomo was originally built with terracotta stone. However, they soon switched to pink and white Condoglian marble. The rock was dug out of Lake Maggiore and brought in through the Navigli Canals. Today, you can enjoy the Italian Aperitivo tradition of the Milan Canals on these very same waters!
Walking on the Duomo Rooftop
After exploring the interior of the Duomo di Milano, we were so excited to see the Milan Cathedral rooftop! We’ve visited so many incredible cathedrals and castles around Europe and it’s so rare to be able to access a roof like this… especially at a place as celebrated and grand as the Duomo di Milano!
Other impressive churches we’ve climbed to the top of include the Cologne Cathedral of Germany and St Mary’s Basilica in Gdansk Poland.
After taking the lift to the top, we were so excited to breathe in the fresh Milan air. What stood before us was 360-degree views of the beautiful city! We made our way around the different terraces, with each view seeming better than the next.
The different designs and statues presented endless photo opportunities. For the last 15 minutes, we found a comfortable spot and sat in awe of this gigantic cathedral. What an amazing experience!
Have any questions on getting your Milan Cathedral tickets or want to share your own trip to the Duomo rooftop? Leave us a comment below!
Safe Travels,
Brigitte & Jake
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We’re Brigitte and Jake! American travel bloggers currently based in Spain. If you can believe it, we started Nothing Familiar way back in 2015 on an Ipad in the Ecuadorian jungle. Ever since, we haven’t stopped traveling! We’ve now been to over 60 countries around the world, with our expertise being Europe and Southeast Asia. We love outdoor adventures, tasting local specialties, and island hopping through tropical destinations. Hopefully, our guides and authentic experiences will inspire you on your own travels!
