The marble used for both the statues and the Duomo itself comes from the quarries of Candoglia in Italy’s Piedmont region. The same stone has been used since the late 14th century, under the supervision of the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo.

With the Winter Olympics drawing visitors to Milan, volunteers organized by the archdiocese’s youth ministry office are offering free visits to some of the city’s lesser-known churches.

The Duomo in Milan, a Gothic cathedral, attracts millions of visitors annually with its stunning architecture and historical significance.

The building of Milan's Duomo started in 1386 and ended in 1965. Now, some of its centuries-old statues are being restored under an adoption scheme A 15th century statue that once stood outside Milan's iconic Duomo has found a new home.