Milan Cathedral Terrace Tickets
Milan Cathedral Terrace Tickets
Duration: 2 hours
2 hours
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience
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Walk the rooftop of Milan’s Duomo—Europe’s largest Gothic terrace—for sweeping city views and hidden stone carvings. In Milan, Italy, this experience lets you explore the iconic Madonnina up close while choosing between stairs or a lift to reach the terraces. Skip-the-line access ensures a smooth start to your visit.
Walk the rooftop of Milan’s Duomo—Europe’s largest Gothic terrace—for sweeping city views and hidden stone carvings. In Milan, Italy, this experience lets you explore the iconic Madonnina up close while choosing between stairs or a lift to reach the terraces. Skip-the-line access ensures a smooth start to your visit.
Gain access to the terraces of Italy's largest church and see the sprawling city of Milan from 150 feet above the ground.
Choose between climbing 250 stairs or taking a convenient lift to reach the terraces.
Enhance your experience with skip-the-line access that gives you quick access to the terraces, so you can enjoy stunning views of Milan’s skyline without delay.
Admire the intricate white marble spires and stroll through a stone forest of Candoglia marble carvings.
Please note: this ticket is for terrace access only and does not include entry to the cathedral interior.
Access to the terraces via stairs or lift (as per option selected)
Skip-the-line entry to the terraces (as per option selected)
Audio guide in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish (as per option selected)
English Guidebook (as per option selected)
Access to Milan Cathedral and Museum
Access to Church of San Gottardo & archaeological area
Girl on Milan Duomo rooftop terrace with spires in view.
Walk the rooftop of Milan’s Duomo—Europe’s largest Gothic terrace—for sweeping city views, hidden stone carvings, and a close-up look at the iconic Madonnina.
Getting started
Your visit begins at the Milan Cathedral entrance. Depending on your ticket, you can choose to climb 250 stairs or take the lift to reach the terraces. For a faster experience, skip-the-line access allows you to bypass the queues and head straight up to the rooftop.
What to expect
Gain access to the cathedral’s stunning rooftop terraces—the largest walkable Gothic roof in the world—and take in unmatched views of Milan from above. Whether you ascend by stairs or lift, this experience offers a remarkable perspective on both the cathedral and the city.
Features
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Terrace views: Enjoy panoramic views over Milan’s skyline. From this elevated vantage point, you can spot landmarks like Sforza Castle, the Duomo’s 135 spires, and the iconic Madonnina statue atop the Tiburio.
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Candoglia marble forest: Wander through the cathedral’s “stone forest” of intricate spires and pinnacles, carved from signature pink-hued Candoglia marble. Keep an eye out for curious details in the stonework—like Dante’s face, an icepick, a rope, and more.
Visitors exploring the rooftop terrace of Milan Duomo Cathedral with spires in view.
Duomo Milan rooftop view with spires and cityscape in the background.
Girl on Milan Duomo rooftop terrace with spires in view.
Visitors exploring the rooftop terrace of Milan Duomo Cathedral with spires in view.
Duomo Milan rooftop view with spires and cityscape in the background.
Visitor ascending stairs at the terrace of Duomo Cathedral, Milan.
What to bring
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A valid photo ID if requested at entry
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Modest clothing covering shoulders and knees to comply with cathedral dress rules
What's not allowed
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Shorts, short skirts, sleeveless tops, sandals, headgear, or sunglasses
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Food, drinks, flowers, luggage, or large bags
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Prams, helmets, musical instruments, high heels, knives, glass items, masks, or drones
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Pets are not permitted; guide dogs are allowed
Accessibility
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Terraces are wheelchair accessible only up to the first terrace level via lift
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The lift reaches Level I only; stairs are required to reach Level II and for descent
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This experience is not pram accessible; only foldable strollers are permitted
Additional information
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Tickets include terrace access only; the Cathedral and Museum are not included
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Each area can be visited once per ticket
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Airport-style security checks are mandatory for all visitors
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Terraces are open daily from 9am to 6:30pm; last entry is 5:50pm (last lift access may close earlier)
Visitors on the terraces of Milan Cathedral with city view through ornate stonework.
Crowd in front of the Duomo di Milano in Milan, Italy.
Visitor ascending stairs at the terrace of Duomo Cathedral, Milan.
Visitors on the terraces of Milan Cathedral with city view through ornate stonework.
Crowd in front of the Duomo di Milano in Milan, Italy.
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