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The Duomo, just in front of the Hotel is dedicated to the holy Mary, its construction began in 1386, by the will of Gian Galeazzo Visconti. It is a very important testimony of the Lombard Gothic art characterised by a profusion af spires and buttresses. There are more then 3500 statues including 96 giants with gargoyles. The whole complex is dominated by the highest spire (108.5 m) topped by the celebrated Madonnina lined with golden foil. Most interesting in the inside the splendid stained glass-windows dating from the XV and XVI century. In the crypt the remains od Saint Carlo Borromeo are kept.
La Scala Theatre, is the most famous Milan theatre in the world. Planned by Piermarini in simple neo-classical forms, it was opened in 1778 and within a short time became the temple of opera. For the amateur, in the inside there is a museum.
The Gallery with shooping area it represents the traditional meeting point of the Milanese. It was built between 1865 and 1878. To be noticed the steel and glass roofing, centered on the central octagon and the profusion of multicoloured marbles especially on the great entrance gates.
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