The Duomo of Milan is the most religious and important monument which symbolizes the city, and without doubt the main example of the gothic in all of Italy.  From its terrace it is possible to enjoy the wide view of the city.  The Duomo of Milan was wanted by the Duce Gian Galeazzo Visconti which made her construction start in 1386 and finish in the XIX century.  In the period Visconteo the construction was conferred to the well known artists such as Bramante and Leonardo.  
The cupola of the Duomo was constructed by G.A.Amadeo and G.G.Dolcebuono between 1490 and 1500 after a series of discussions and various projects, for which was also called Leonardo da Vinci.  The steeple was constructed in the beginning of 500 and is thought to be one of the major architectural and sculptural work.  For the construction of the steeple there was to wait until 1775.  The work was finished in 1774 with the famous Madonna in copper gold.  The finishing of the Duomo of Milan happened with the erosion of the façade in 1814, period in which was also put the last cupules, the decoration of the arches and was done new glasses in romantic style. 
The Duomo of Milan passed a wide range of restaurement in 800 following the bombardments of the second world war.
La piazza del Duomo a lined with the beautiful galleria Vittorio Emanuela attracts many tourists and visitors from all over the world which can stay in hotels of the various categories offered.