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Milan Launches Major Restoration of Duomo and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II

cultural-heritage · 2026-04-26

The Lombardy Region is investing €3 million into a three-year project to restore Milan's Duomo, set to finish in 2026. Initial efforts will target the Capocroce Nord, addressing pilons, windows, spires, and statues. In 2025, the lower tiburium will undergo consolidation, followed by the restoration of the 1938 organ in 2026. Since 1387, the Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano has managed conservation efforts. The facade was finalized between 1807 and 1813, with additional doors installed in the early 20th century. From 2021 to 2023, €6 million was allocated for various restoration works. Meanwhile, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II restoration will commence with a €900,000 budget. Palazzo Marino has dedicated €18 million for roof repairs, while Tod's is contributing €2.5 million to Palazzo Marino's restoration, expected to be completed by 2025.

Key facts

  • Lombardy Region funds €3 million for Duomo restoration over three years.
  • Duomo restoration begins on Capocroce Nord, includes pilons, windows, spires, statues, gabbions, and corbels.
  • Consolidation of lower tiburium planned for 2025 to stabilize the octagon supporting the Gran Guglia and Madonnina.
  • Duomo organ, built in 1938, is the largest modern organ in Italy and second in Europe by pipes and stops.
  • Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano founded in 1387 by Gian Galeazzo Visconti.
  • Duomo facade completed 1807–1813 under Napoleon; doors added in early 20th century.
  • 2021–2023 restoration cost €6 million, covering sacristies, crypt, north transept, spire n. 17, and Gugliotto Amedeo.
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II restoration budget is €900,000, focusing on via Marino facade and via Pellico roofs.
  • Palazzo Marino allocated €18 million for static and seismic restoration of the Galleria's iron-and-glass roof.
  • Tod's funds €2.5 million restoration of Palazzo Marino, to conclude in 2025.

Entities

Artists

  • Gian Galeazzo Visconti
  • Napoleon

Institutions

  • Regione Lombardia
  • Veneranda Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano
  • Comune di Milano
  • Soprintendenza
  • Palazzo Marino
  • Tod's

Locations

  • Milan
  • Italy
  • Duomo di Milano
  • Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
  • Capocroce Nord
  • Cappella della Madonna dell'Albero
  • via Marino
  • via Pellico

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