DUOMO DI MILANO

After enrolling at the university and receiving a rather questionable ‘Politecnico’ satchel bag, we had to meet with our Erasmus adviser to pick our modules for the approaching semester. Having decided on Fashion in the Arts, Visual Merchandising and User & Social Innovation - there weren’t too many subjects for us to choose from that were taught in English, as we were told we might struggle with the one’s in Italian - we decided to go and visit the Milan Cathedral. My initial thoughts of the uni were good as the buildings were easy to find, - there are around 12 which is so different to what I’m used to - the works of fashion and design students were displayed around the halls and there is a really nice student cafe in the middle of the campus, where you can purchase delicious food and coffee in between your lessons.

The Duomo di Milano, the largest cathedral in Italy and the 5th largest in the world, is breathtaking (the quality of pictures isn’t very good as we had to be sneaky when taking them as the guides tend to get really angry) even for those who aren’t religious. It’s definitely worth visiting as you don’t have to pay to go in - but make sure you don’t wear shorts or a skirt that is too short, or anything revealing in fact, as you won’t be allowed to enter. The grande walls and ceilings adorned with beautiful paintings, intricate glass windows and monumental pillars keep the viewers captivated leaving them in awe - towards the end many of the visitors light a candle and say a prayer.

There is also a possibility of going up to the top of the Duomo for around €7 and apparently the view is supposed to be spectacular - however we decided to leave it for another day as the queue was incredibly long and people were waiting for up to an hour for their turn. It's definately on my bucket list though.

Politecnico di Milano

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