The Cathedral of Our Lady has an interior floor space of 8,000 square metres and can hold up to 25,000 people. Construction began in 1352 and lasted nearly 170 years, concluding in 1521.

The care for Milan’s cathedral has been nonstop since 1386, but despite the constant need for refurbishment, the beloved landmark’s hold on the city is unbreakable.

Milan's cathedral, the Duomo, has offered its 135 gargolyes up for adoption, to raise funds for restoration and renovation efforts. (Olivier Morin/AFP/Getty Images ) Social Sharing.

MILAN, Italy — Dedicated to Santa Maria Nascente (Nativity of St. Mary), the Milan Cathedral, also called Duomo di Milano or “Duomo,” is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan. It took nearly ...