It is easy to miss the humanity of a city best known for high-gloss couture and avant-garde design, but slip past the initial reserve of this proud Italian metropolis and you will find a city with a passionate heart. Milan’s landmark cathedral, the Duomo, started construction in 1386 and took more than 500 years to complete. Today, it is known for its mix of architectural styles — from Gothic to Baroque — and for housing more than 3,000 statues. The city’s downtown streets shoot off from the arresting white marble Duomo in all directions. (David Yoder/National Geographic Stock) _____________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase this image as a print at Cafepress.com
Milan’s passionate heart
It is easy to miss the humanity of a city best known for high-gloss couture and avant-garde design, but slip past the initial reserve of this proud Italian metropolis and you will find a city with a passionate heart. Milan’s landmark cathedral, the Duomo, started construction in 1386 and took more than 500 years to complete. Today, it is known for its mix of architectural styles — from Gothic to Baroque — and for housing more than 3,000 statues. The city’s downtown streets shoot off from the arresting white marble Duomo in all directions. (David Yoder/National Geographic Stock) _____________________________________________________________________________________ Purchase this image as a print at Cafepress.com
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