The True Star of Milan

7th December 2024
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Did you know that any house with a window view of the Madonnina is considered lucky?
And what if we told you that there are actually four of them around the city?

THE HISTORY

Since December 30, 1774, it has been Milan’s true influencer. Standing tall at 108.5 meters on the highest spire of the Duomo, it was designed by sculptor Giuseppe Perego and crafted in copper by architect Croce, then gilded.

FUN FACT

According to tradition, no building should be taller than the Madonnina.
When skyscrapers exceeding its height were built, a replica of the Madonnina was placed on each of them.


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