Duomo di MilanovsBasilica di Sant'Ambrogio
Both are praised by reviewers writing for major publications. On balance, Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio scores marginally higher than Duomo di Milano. Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio is ranked #6 in Milan with praise from 6 publications including Time Out, Frommer's and Lonely Planet.
Duomo di Milano
Concierge
Time Out
Fodor's
Condé Nast Traveler
Afar Magazine
Michelin Guide Time Out
U.S. News & World Report
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Piazza del Duomo, 20122 Milan
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Concierge "With its fairytale forest of spires, herds of fierce gargoyles, and army of perched stone saints, Milan's Duomo looks from a distance more like a Disney castle than a place of worship."
Time Out "Standing proudly on the piazza del Duomo, the third largest church in Christendom (outdone only by St Peter's in Rome and Seville's cathedral), the Duomo is truly a joy to behold." Full review
Fodor's "This intricate Gothic structure has been fascinating and exasperating visitors and conquerors alike since it was begun by Galeazzo Visconti III (1351–1402), first duke of Milan, in 1386." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Kick off your Milan trip by visiting its most famous landmark: The Duomo." Full review
Afar Magazine "The Duomo is the fifth largest cathedral in the world and one of the top tourist sites in the northern Italian city. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"With its spires, pinnacles, gables and countless statues, this cathedral (begun in 1386 and not completed until 1809) is an unforgettable sight, especially when the afternoon sun shines on the white stone." Full review
Time Out "While there are higher observation points in the city, there’s something exhilarating about glimpsing the Alps through the cathedral’s marble pinnacles and spires, adorned with heavenly statues." Full review
U.S. News & World Report3.0
"Milan's Duomo is considered the largest and most unique Gothic complex in all of Italy...and once you've spent some time at the Duomo, it's easy to see why it's considered a masterpiece." Full review
Travel + Leisure "Milan's gothic Duomo – the largest church in Italy after St Peter's – is such an enormous, intricate project that it took 600 years to complete"
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
Frommer's "Able to accommodate 40,000 people, it is one of the world’s largest churches (St. Peter’s in Rome takes the record) and the embellished triangular facade is encrusted with flying buttresses." Full review
Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio Fodor's Frommer's
Lonely Planet Time Out
Let's Go Michelin Guide Frommer's
Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 15, 20123 Milan
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Fodor's "Milan's bishop, Saint Ambrose (one of the original Doctors of the Catholic Church), consecrated this church in AD 387." Full review
Frommer's "From the basilica that he constructed on this site in the 4th century A.D.... Saint Ambrose had a profound effect on the development of the early church." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"St Ambrose, Milan’s patron saint and one-time superstar bishop, is buried in the crypt of the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio, which he founded in AD 379." Full review
Time Out "Its capitals feature biblical scenes and mythical beasts symbolising the struggle between Good and Evil." Full review
Let's Go "Sant’Ambrogio also has a few skeletons in its closet, and by that we mean entombed bodies of several saints and martyrs in the crypts. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A magnificent example of Lombard Romanesque style, this basilica, founded by Saint Ambrose in the 4C, is preceded by a superb atrium." Full review
Frommer's "It has a striking atrium, lined with columned porticos and opening on the side to the brick facade, with two ranks of loggias and, on either side, a bell tower." Full review
