The heart of Milan, the Duomo is Europe's biggest Gothic cathedral and the third largest church in Christendom, adorned by 3,500 statues and 135 soaring spires. The magnificent sculptural detail can be seen from the roof, and on a clear day there are stupendous views as far as the snow-peaked Alps. A short walk leads to the world-famous opera house La Scala, and the designer shops of the 'Quadrilatero' – Europe's 'catwalk capital'.
