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Excavations have also revealed remains of the 4th century baptistry [Duomo - Milan - Italy]

It begun in the 14th century under Prince Gian Galeazzo Visconti and took 500 years to complete [Duomo - Milan - Italy]

Its most amazing feature is its 135 spires, innumerable statues and gargoyles [Duomo - Milan - Italy]

The aisles are divided by giant pillars and lit from all sides by excellent stained glass [Duomo - Milan - Italy]

The Duomo is the largest Gothic church in the world [Milan - Italy]

The Gothic Duomo with its spires piercing the skies [Milan - Italy]

The treasury lies below the main alter and contains much medieval gold and silver works [Duomo - Milan - Italy]

When inside, look out for the Visconti family symbol, a serpent swallowing a man [Duomo - Milan - Italy]