Duomo of Milan

Fabio Basile

Sinopsis

Duomo is the cathedral of Archdiocese in Milan, that hosts several artistic treasures. 
Symbol of excellence of italian financial capital, is located  in the historic center, this main church is dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente. 
Every year it is spoiled  by tens of thousands of tourists coming from everywhere in yhe world, is considered by size, importance and notoriety third catholic church in the world, after Saint Pietro in Rome and cathedral of Siviglia in Spain. 
Fabio Basile, retired doctor, has also been working as independent writer for some years, about several topics. 
He has already written many books, especially practical guides. 
Then he has written and translated several tourist guides about Italy, including about best to see in most important Italian art cities: Florence, Milan, Naples, Rome, Turin and Venice. 
This is a practical and short guide about most important church in Milan, known everywhere in the world. 
It includes many useful information about this them for each visitor. 
This guide  will also  remain in catalogues of most famous online book stores, like most of  other his books already published.

Disponible desde: 26/03/2025.

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