Duomo Experience – From Nave to Rooftops

The Duomo is both church and monument. A little prep makes your visit smooth and respectful.

Screening & Dress Code

• Shoulders/knees covered; hats off inside the nave.
• Tripods, drones and glass containers are typically restricted.

Interior Highlights (compact route)

1. Nave and aisles – scale and forest of columns.
2. Stained glass – biblical cycles in jewel tones.
3. Transept and altars – sculptural details reward slow looking.
4. Archaeological Area – early Christian layers beneath the floor.

Rooftop Flow

• Separate line for stairs vs lift; both end on the terraces.
• Walk the perimeter for changing skyline frames: Galleria’s dome, Torre Velasca, modern Porta Nuova—and, on the clearest days, the Alps.

Comfort & Safety

• Stone can be slick after rain; wear grip‑friendly shoes.
• Summer sun reflects off marble—bring water and sun protection.

Bottom Line

Move with patience: from shadowed nave to sunlit terraces, the contrast is the magic.