Milan Cathedral Full Tour | In-Depth Guide & Hidden Details

A detailed look at Duomo di Milano. This video expounds on the details of the portals on the outside as well as the easily missed Tarantasio Dragon sculpture with a brief history of how the mythical creature became a famous Milanese symbol known as the Biscione. Inside the duomo you’ll see the massive pillars, stained glass windows and the many features inside the cathedral including: Monument to Saint John the Good Monument to Gian Giacomo Medici Sarcophagus of Ottone and Giovanni Visconti Sarcophagus of Alberto da Intimiano Meridian Line Red Porphyry Baptismal Votive Tables Largest Pipe Organ in Italy Santo Chiodo (Holy Nail) Rite of the Nivola Saint Bartholomew Flayed We also take the stairs to the duomo roof referred to as the terraces. We then show the ornate duomo spires up close as well as many different gargoyle, giant, saint and angel statues. You will also get a peek at the famous Madonnina statue that adorns the tallest spire. Then we embark to the basement of the duomo known as the Archeological Area which features the ruins of 2 basilicas and a baptistery that features remains of the very baptismal pool where Saint Ambrose Baptized Saint Augustine. Before You Buy Tickets, Watch our Ultimate Buying Guide: https://yt.openinapp.co/DuomoTicketGuide (The following are AMZ Affiliate thinks that we earn commission from) Voltage Converter that I have tested in Italy, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and Norway https://amzn.to/4g3mw90 Essential Travel Videography Gear https://bio.site/SnazzyTravel Rugged Necessities https://bio.site/SnazzyTravel At Home Video Gear https://bio.site/SnazzyTravel 00:00 Duomo di Milano 01:33 Portals 03:30 Tarantasio Dragon (Biscione) 04:25 Inside of Duomo di Milano 05:03 Monument to Saint John the Good 05:35 Monument to Gian Giacomo Medici 06:32 Meridian Line 07:10 Red Porphyry Baptismal 08:52 Votive Table 09:08 Pipe Organ 09:27 Santo Chiodo and The Rite of the Nivola 10:00 Rite of the Nivola 10:49 Duomo Terraces 12:22 Madonnina 12:58 Terrace Statues Overview 14:17 Archeological Area