Religious Building · Milan, Italy
Milan Cathedral
Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria), is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Built 1386. It drew 2,140,786 visitors in 2022.
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Landmark facts
| Location | Milan, Italy |
|---|---|
| Type | Religious Building |
| Built | 1386 |
| Architect | Simone da Orsenigo |
| Height | Height: 108.5 m |
| Annual visitors (2022) | 2,140,786 |
| Coordinates | 45.4642° N, 9.1914° E |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
What Milan Cathedral is known for
Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria), is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
About Milan Cathedral
Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria), is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy. Dedicated to the Nativity of St. Mary (Santa Maria Nascente), it is the seat of the Archbishop of Milan, currently Archbishop Mario Delpini.
History
Milan's layout, with streets either radiating from the Duomo or circling it, reveals that the Duomo occupies what was the most central site in Roman Mediolanum, that of the public basilica facing the forum. The first cathedral, the "new basilica" (basilica nova) dedicated to St Thecla, was completed by 355. It seems to share, on a slightly smaller scale, the plan of the contemporaneous church recently rediscovered beneath Tower Hill in London.
Planning a visit? Visit the official Milan Cathedral website — the official site has the current visiting information.
How to get there
| Nearest town | Milan |
|---|---|
| Nearest airport | Linate Airport (LIN) |
| Distance from the airport | 4.3 miles (straight line) |
Nearest major airport by straight-line distance from the landmark’s coordinates; road distance will be longer.
Airports near this landmark
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Milano Linate Airport (LIN) · Segrate (MI), Italy · 4.3 miles away
- Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) · Ferno (VA), Italy · 25.2 miles away
- Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY) · Orio al Serio (BG), Italy · 28.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
What is Milan Cathedral?
Milan Cathedral, or Metropolitan Cathedral-Basilica of the Nativity of Saint Mary (Italian: Cattedrale Metropolitana della Natività della Beata Vergine Maria), is the cathedral church of Milan, Lombardy, Italy.
Where is Milan Cathedral located?
Milan Cathedral is in Milan, Italy. Its coordinates are 45.4642° N, 9.1914° E.
How do I get to Milan Cathedral?
The nearest town is Milan, and the nearest airport is Linate Airport (LIN), about 4.3 miles away (straight line).
When was Milan Cathedral built?
Milan Cathedral was built 1386.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Milan_Cathedral — Wikipedia article — overview, history and core facts (CC BY-SA).
- https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q18068 — Wikidata — built year, architect, height/size, visitors, official website (CC0).
- https://www.duomomilano.it/it/ — Official website of the landmark / managing body.
- https://github.com/jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports — Nearest major airport computed from landmark and airport coordinates (haversine); airport list: jbrooksuk/JSON-Airports.
Page last updated 13 November 2026.