The Duomo of Milan (Italy) is one of the most important churches in the world and one of the most beautiful monuments ever built by man. The cathedral has no real bell tower, because the bells are located at the base of the famous Madonnina spire. The church has three very large bells: the E-flat was cast by Gerolamo Busca in 1515, the bell that rings the note B is the work of Dionisio Busca from 1577; the big bell is a seven-tonne A-flat cast by Giovanni Battista Busca in 1582. In addition to these bells, there is a small bell by Antonio Busca 1553.
This video shows the three main bells ringing, a very rare video shot because the location of the bells cannot be visited by tourists.
Milan had two cathedrals in the Middle Ages. The huge bell tower built by Duke Visconti collapsed in 1353, damaging the façade and causing considerable structural damage to the nearby church. On 12 January 1387, the foundations of the colossal pillars were created using Candoglia marble. Thus was born the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo, which had the perimeter walls erected in 1388. In 1393 the first capital was sculpted, while on 16 October 1418 Pope Martin the Fifth consecrated the high altar. On 11 November 1458, the second cathedral was also demolished to create the large Piazza Duomo. Throughout the 15th century and the first part of the 16th century, stained glass windows were made, some of which were redone during the 19th century. Between 1765 and 1769, Francesco Croce completed the tiburium, creating the famous main spire, on which was placed the famous gilded copper Madonnina, the symbol of the city. In 1805 Napoleon Bonaparte decided to have the façade completed, because it was here that he was crowned King of Italy.
0:00 Intro
0:34 Bell Ringing
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