This PowerPoint helps students to consider the concept of infinity.
Duomo
1.
2. Duomo of Milan or cathedral of Milan is located in historic
centre of milan especific in the piazza del duomo and is one
of the most beautiful cathedrals of the world.
3. The impressive Duomo is the symbol of Milan and their
proportions are immense.Dominates the square that haves
his name (Piazza del Duomo in italian ) and from their
roofs are contemplates a wonderful panoramic view of the city.
4. Dazzling and ethereal:
The Duomo is full
of Gothic sculpture,
gargoyles , pinnacles and spiers,
to the point of
receiving comments
as derogatory ('' looks like
a hedgehog,'' said D.H.
Lawrence) as laudatory ('' is a
poem in marble '', according
to mark twain). Worth
climbing to the roof (by stairs or
lift ) to enjoy the beautiful view
of milan, on clear daysyou can
see the Swiss Alps.
5. Controversial building:
Builing work began in
1386 under the auspices
of ambitious gian
galazzo visconti, who was
determined to build
the largest temple in Italy
was consecrated in
1418,the continuous
building incomplete for four
centuries more. the
facade was begun in the
seventeenth century,
but concluded so
great controversy was not
completed until 1812 under
the rule of Napoleon.
6. Through darkness: the Duomo is
157 meters long, 33 wide at the
ship and 92 transept, the roofs are
decorated with 2,245 statues, 135
spiers and 96 gargoyles and
interior has the capacity of 40,000
people. this madonnia traced by a
gilded copper
statue of 1774.constantly with the
gleaming white facade, the
interior is gloomy,
impression accentuated by the
moles of funerary monuments
and the 52 pillars that define
its five ships. between the
monuments
and tombs highlights the
extraordinary statue flayed Saint
Bartholomew (1562).
7. we recommend to
see:
- The apse
- The windows
- trivulzio
candelabrum (XII
century gold)
- Pieces of gold and
silver treasure
- The crypt
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rooftops:3-6 euros;lift:6-9 euros;
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