The Duomo of Milan is the quintessential symbol of the city of Milan and, in my opinion, one of the most interesting and captivating buildings in all of Italy. With its length of 158 meters (520 ft) and width of 92 meters (302 ft), the Cathedral is truly majestic; it can accommodate up to 40,000 people inside.

The construction of the Cathedral dates back to 1386, but it took centuries to complete, officially finishing in 1965. However, regardless of when you visit, you will always find scaffolding as it requires extensive maintenance. With its 3,400 statues, it is one of the buildings with the most statues globally, and it is also one of the largest churches in the world.

Visiting the Cathedral, in my opinion, is one of the most beautiful and interesting experiences to have in Milan. I recommend dedicating as much time as it needs; for me, it's approximately 2 to 3 hours.

As for the ticket, I recommend one of these two options: Duomo Terraces Museum Stairs or Duomo Terraces Museum Lift, depending on your preference. The stairs are quite feasible, around 200 steps to reach the first terrace.

This pass includes a visit to the Duomo Terraces, the most beautiful place in Milan in my view. Milan has few accessible panoramic points, and seeing it from its most important monument is an unmissable experience. Additionally, with this pass, you can access the interior of the Cathedral, the Church of San Gottardo, the Cathedral Museum, and some exhibitions when available.

The cost is 16 euros for the ticket with stairs and 22 euros for the ticket with the lift.

If you have limited time in Milan, I still recommend going at least to the Duomo Terraces; it's truly a magical place in Milan.

The best time to access the terraces is in the morning at the earliest available time since it is much less crowded, allowing for a better experience. However, during winter, as the sunset is around 3 to 5 pm, this time is perfect to access the terraces and watch the sunset from there. It remains my favorite experience to have in Milan, and I absolutely recommend it to everyone. In the summer, unfortunately, the terraces close well before the actual sunset, which is why this activity can only be done in winter.