Cathedral Square

Piazza del Duomo, the beating heart of Milan

Piazza del Duomo is the central square of Milan. It is here that the heart of the city beats and that every visit begins. The Milan audio-guided tour stops here to evoke this emblematic square, dominated by the cathedral, the meeting point of Milanese and travellers from all over the world.

The main square of the city

Piazza del Duomo is the main square of Milan, around which the historic centre is organised. Dominated by the imposing cathedral, it is bordered by prestigious buildings and gives access to the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. A place of gathering, festivities and events, it has embodied for centuries the civic and symbolic heart of the Lombard capital.

What to see

You admire the cathedral, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Royal Palace and the equestrian statue at the centre of the square. It is the ideal starting point to explore Milan, between monuments, shops and terraces. The square, always lively, concentrates on its own the essential of the great sites of the centre.

Practical information

Piazza del Duomo lies in the heart of Milan, reachable on foot and a major transport hub. It is a public space open at all times, freely accessible and on the level. The monuments that border it each have their own hours; very busy, the square is best savoured early in the morning or in the evening.

What is Piazza del Duomo in Milan?

It is the main square of Milan, its historic and civic heart, dominated by the cathedral and bordered by the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and the Royal Palace.

What is there to see on Piazza del Duomo?

The cathedral, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, the Royal Palace and the equestrian statue, in the lively heart of Milan.