Milan Cathedral is a large church in Milan, Italy. It was begun in 1385 and is primarily Gothic in style. As construction continued for several centuries, the cathedral also has Renaissance and baroque ornament. It was completed in 1813 by the order of Napoleon I.
The cathedral is built of white Carrara marble in the plan of a Latin cross. It is 520 feet (158 meters) long and 205 feet (62 meters) wide. The cathedral is noted for its elaborate decoration, which includes marble spires each bearing a life-sized statue of a saint, Biblical character, or historical figure. There are more than 3,000 statues in the interior and exterior of the cathedral. The cathedral dominates a large public square in the center of the city.
