Landmarks Event- Europe 1, #36 Milan Cathedral, Italy - till Dec 25th!

So, up to the Duomo di Milano.

I must say I was not expecting much from Milan when I went there. And I was wrong.

What is spectacular in this cathedral is its size. Hop on the metro, exit at Duomo station, through the Piazza del Duomo exit, climb the stairs and look up. It's there, and its huge. At a point where you cannot focus on details, being absorbed by the global impression, with your brain starting to panic with 'where do I start'.

The inside of the Duomo is ... a cathedral. I am not especially interested in religious arts. So, nothing I remember clearly.

What is more interesting is the roof. You can climb there (there is a lift) and look at details of all the spires. Very nice. From here you clearly see that the café-to-be is across the street on the northern side of the Cathedral. It's at the top floor of a department store. Go there, grab a coffee, try the terrasse, and enjoy the view on the Cathedral.

This cathedral, 3rd largest in the world, has been built between 1386 and 1965, by a number of Architects & Engineers.
Some significant dates are:

• 1404 - Ruaidri Caech MacDermot succeeds Conchobair Óg MacDermot, as King of Magh Luirg
• 1452 - A major eruption of the South Pacific volcano Kuwae in Vanuatu has a subsequent global cooling effect
• 1526 - Milan is captured by the Spanish.
• 1539 - Toungoo–Hanthawaddy War – Battle of Naungyo, Burma: The Toungoos decisively defeat the Hanthawaddys
• 1806 - Francis II, the last Holy Roman Emperor, abdicates, thus ending the Holy Roman Empire after about a millennium.

Follow the historic trail to reach other fine places of Milan.
Format is https://www.steamgifts.com/giveaway/XxxXx/

Note: Collect the passcodes from the 4 landmarks from this week to gain access to a train for week 4!

Schedule for complete event and access to weekly trains can be found here

View attached image.

View attached image.

View attached image.