The gothic Milan Cathedral, the second largest church in Italy after St. Peters, took over 500 years to complete---started in 1386, largely finished in 1805 for the coronation of Napoleon Bonaparte, and finishing touches (e.g. the punch list) put on as late as 1965. A few decades later the restorations begin!
This place truly evokes the majesty of a redwood forest. One feels insignificant walking besides these giant columns (which I guess was the whole point). Even the ceilings looked like a dense forest canopy. Twas a marvel to behold.....
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