After we (Olha, Daria and I) went inside the cathedral, il duomo, for the first time. The cathedral is built in the gothic style, and has the most statues decorating it than any other cathedral. It is the second largest cathedral in Italy. Construction began in the 14th century, and pretty much ended by the 19th. Here is a picture:
We walked around the piazza del duomo, did a little window shopping, then went to the evening mass in the duomo. It wasn't in the main sanctuary, but it was still lovely, even though I didn't really understand anything. It was a nice experience to be in such a cavernous and historical room with Italians reciting prayers and singing.
Sometime I will go to the roof and take pictures of the duomo... it's really breathtaking.
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i think it was under construction when we went, so we never went inside or anything. the lasting impression of it is just all those spires...
i wore my soccer shirt i got in italy today, and was supremely embarrassed when SEVERAL people began asking me about futbol and i had to kindly inform them that for as much as i love soccer, i just don't follow sports in general. partly because of the terrible memory i have. but i thought of you, because the team is from Milan.
it's too bad you couldn't see the inside... it's so intricate and elaborate. every inch is covered with some artwork, wood carvings, painting, statues-- everywhere you look.
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