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Italy, Lombardy, Milan. Whole artwork view. Frontal view of the Cathedral Square, crowdd with people, with the monument symbolizing the city, that is, the Cathedral dedicated to the nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary; the building of the majestic cathedral, fourth biggest church in Europe, covered a time of five centuries, and saw the succession of most famous architects and decorators of that time, coming form all around Europe; the white marble facade takes inspiration from the Gothic style, even if reinterpreted in later ages; definited by five sectors corrensponding to the inner naves, it achieves outburst thanks to its pinnacles, without sny supporting function; on the highest pinnacle, reaching 108,5 meters high, has been placed the golden bronze statue of Madonnina, by the sculptor Giuseppe Perego, in 1774. (KEYSTONE/Mondadori Portfolio/Marta Carenzi)