Milan - City Sights

Milan Cathedral

Which architectural style is the Milan Cathedral primarily known for?

Gothic

Which famous square is the Milan Cathedral located in?

Piazza del Duomo

What material is primarily used in the construction of Milan Cathedral?

White marble

How long did it take to complete the Milan Cathedral?

Nearly 600 years

Which statue stands at the highest point of the cathedral?

Madonnina

Which famous shopping gallery is located next to Milan Cathedral?

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

What is unique about the rooftop of Milan Cathedral?

Visitors can walk on it

Which famous opera house is located near Milan Cathedral?

Teatro alla Scala

What river is Milan Cathedral closest to?

Ticino

Which ruler ordered the construction of Milan Cathedral in 1386?

Gian Galeazzo Visconti

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

Who is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II named after?

First King of unified Italy

Which two famous landmarks does the Galleria connect?

Milan Cathedral and La Scala

Which architectural style is the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II known for?

Neo-Renaissance

What is the main material used for the Galleria's floor?

Mosaic tiles

What is the name of the central glass structure inside the Galleria?

Octagonal dome

Which luxury brands have stores inside the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II?

Prada and Gucci

What is the traditional good luck ritual performed inside the Galleria?

Spinning on the bull mosaic

Which architect designed the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II?

Giuseppe Mengoni

Which famous Italian opera house is located near the Galleria?

La Scala

What happened to architect Giuseppe Mengoni before the Galleria was completed?

He died in an accident

Santa Maria delle Grazie

Which famous painting is housed in Santa Maria delle Grazie?

The Last Supper

Who painted "The Last Supper"?

Leonardo da Vinci

Santa Maria delle Grazie is a part of which religious order?

Dominican

Which architectural style characterizes Santa Maria delle Grazie?

Renaissance

Which powerful Duke of Milan commissioned "The Last Supper"?

Ludovico Sforza

What happened to Santa Maria delle Grazie during World War II?

It was bombed

What technique did Leonardo da Vinci use for "The Last Supper"?

Dry fresco

Why is "The Last Supper" fragile and deteriorating?

Experimental painting technique

Santa Maria delle Grazie is recognized as what by UNESCO?

World Heritage Site

Which religious figure is depicted at the center of "The Last Supper"?

Jesus Christ