The Milan cathedral stand majestic in the Piazza del Duomo completed after six centuries a wonderful example of Gothic architecture.
A climb to the roof is rewarding with not only a close-up of the spires but a view over the city.
I was quite lucky, because I was working and only had a short time to visit and it was the middle of the day, I wanted to climb to the roof for the view but thought it would be too bright for photos, by the time I reached the roof the sky had blackened over with yet another torrential rain fall and the light became kinder.