If you want to avoid the queue and explore the rooftop as well as the cathedral, we'd recommend purchasing Duomo Milan skip the line tickets or opting for the elevator entrance. This is the fastest way through which you can first go to the rooftop and then directly enter the cathedral with the same pass.
How do you get upstairs in the Duomo?
Duomo Milan Rooftop Visiting Tips
- To get to the rooftop, you can take the elevator up or ascend the staircase located on the south side of the Cathedral.
- You can access the rooftop only by buying tickets that are available online or at the ticket office of the cathedral.
Is there a lift in the Duomo?
How long does it take to climb to top of duomo?
The climb to the top of Brunelleschi's dome is 463 steps, and generally takes 45 minutes to an hour in total (climbing up, viewing from the top, and climbing down). The steps were originally designed for construction workers, and there is no elevator.
Is it worth going inside Milan Duomo?
A guided tour may also give you access to the cathedral's rooftop and museum. No, a ticket is required. You may attend mass, however, for no charge. Yes, worth visiting for its impressive architecture, statues, museum, and much more.