Milan Cathedral
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Milan Cathedral is a monumental construction in Italy, Europe.
Milan Cathedral is an enormous Gothic church clad in pale marble and crowned by a dense array of pinnacles and statues. Its centuries-long construction history reflects changing patrons, workshops and approaches to completing a major urban monument. Construction began in 1386 and continued through many later campaigns, with final major completion work in 1965. The interval represents a prolonged sequence of building and decoration, not a single medieval campaign.
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| Date | 1386 CE - 1965 CE Construction began in 1386 and continued through many later campaigns, with final major completion work in 1965. The interval represents a prolonged sequence of building and decoration, not a single medieval campaign. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Milan Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
| Purpose | Milan Cathedral is an enormous Gothic church clad in pale marble and crowned by a dense array of pinnacles and statues. Its centuries-long construction history reflects changing patrons, workshops and approaches to completing a major urban monument. AI-written synthesis; source chronology and uncertainty retained. • Milan Cathedral — referenced historical overview | No claims found. |
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Approximate - counted from January 1, 1,676 CE (UTC). Based on the midpoint of 1,386 CE - 1,965 CE; the underlying date is uncertain.
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