: Unlike typical Lombard brick, the Duomo is crafted from unique pink-and-white marble from the Candoglia Quarry, which required a specialized system of canals for transport.
: Standing at the highest point (108.5 meters) is the gilded copper statue of the Virgin Mary, a beloved protector of the city. Interior Marvels
: The cathedral holds more statues than any other building in the world, including diverse subjects like boxing gloves, tennis racquets, and even a "New Law" figure that resembles the Statue of Liberty.
: There are 135 spires piercing the skyline, each topped with a statue keeping watch over the city.
The Duomo is renowned for its sheer scale and the thousands of unique details that adorn it: