I'm planning a return trip to Milan after 20 years away and heard that the Duomo is under renovation and may not be open. I will be there in mid-September. Any news?
Posted by
Tresana, Highlands Ranch, CO, USA
23267 posts
It was open in June but covered with traps, scaffolding and not pretty to look at.
Posted by
Westminster, CA, USA
19 posts
Just came back from Italy and its still being renovated. Didnt even see anyone working on it.
Posted by
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
206 posts
We were there a week ago. The bottom half of the front facade is covered, but the top half is visible. I don't recall any big renovations inside.
Posted by
Alpharetta, Ga, usa
21 posts
If you were going to be in Milan for only a few hours, is duomo worth it or would you try to see the Last Supper or any other suggestions.
Posted by
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
241 posts
Last supper is easy if you have a reliable reservation. These are very hard to come by...see related posts. Fortezza just north of cadorna train station on near west side is very good. Also the main shopping area north of duomo.
Posted by
St. Louis, Missouri, USA
206 posts
I went to both the Duomo and The Last Supper, and if I had to choose one I would choose The Last Supper. The painting was wonderful, and only a few (20-30 ish?) people are let into the large room at one time. So you really feel like you can get a good look, and you are not in a crowd. Other family members also really enjoyed the museum associated with La Scala (I drew the short straw and went shopping with the kids!). You apparently get to enter the theater as part of the museum.