The Duomo has been built over more than five centuries

這座主教堂已經持續修建超過500年

having been started in the 14th century and finished with the façade in the 19th century.

在十四世紀動工並在十九世紀完成大門

In fact it's still being built because the cathedral is so complex and fragile

事實上，它仍一直在修建中。因為這座大教堂非常複雜且脆弱

that it needs continuous restorations. Sculptors are always at work

所以需要持續地修復。雕刻家們經年累月

restoring and substituting some of its more than 3,000 marble statues

修葺以及替換超過3000件大理石雕像

so that the enormous cathedral is continuously rebuilding itself

這座雄偉大教堂不停地自我修復

in the same way a human body is continuously substituting its old cells with new ones.

就像人類體內細胞不斷地新陳代謝

To fully appreciate the Duomo I suggest you first have a walk around it

想徹底欣賞這座教堂，我建議你先繞著它走一圈

to appreciate the gigantic scale and the magnificent view from the back

讚嘆它的雄偉規模和背面的壯麗景觀

which is the oldest part of the cathedral.

而這部分正是整座教堂最古老的地方

Then you can get a ticket for the terraces and take the elevator up to the rooftop

在此之後，買張露天看台的票，搭電梯到屋頂

or climb the two hundred steps if you're the sporty type.

或爬200個階梯，如果你熱愛運動的話

From the roof, if it's a clear day

如果天氣晴朗的話

you can not only fully appreciate the marble forest of pinnacles, spires and statues

你不但從屋頂可以欣賞到大大小小尖塔、尖頂和雕像

but also enjoy magnificent views of the city centre.

還能沉浸在市中心絢麗的景色

Finally you can enter the cathedral,

最後你可以走入教堂內

just remember to have a suitable dress, no shorts or mini skirts for example

要記得衣著要合適，別穿短褲或迷你裙

otherwise you could be denied entrance.

否則你會被拒於門外

Once inside there are so many things to notice and appreciate

教堂內有許多東西值得注意和欣賞

but I will now highlight only two details: the colorful stained glass windows

但我只想提醒2處必看景點: 光從彩繪玻璃窗

which shine into the rather dark interior,

穿透進陰暗的室內

and the amazing Saint Bartholomew statue near the back door entrance,

以及靠近後門口令人驚嘆的聖‧巴多羅買雕像

an example of incredible sculpting ability.

是如此巧奪天工

Even if somewhat gory with the saint bearing his skin taken away from the body

雖然這位聖人在受難時忍受著皮肉撕裂的痛苦景象

during the martyrdom.

有點血腥

The Duomo square offers at least two other highlights apart from the Duomo itself:

以教堂廣場為中心，左右兩側有兩處人氣景點

the Palazzo Reale, which hosts the most important temporary art exhibitions in the city

米蘭王宮，舉辦市區內許多重要展覽

and the recently opened Museo del Novecento,

以及最新開幕的20世紀博物館

a tribute to the importance of Milan in the 20th century artistic scene.

對於20世紀的米蘭藝術風格有著重要貢獻

In fact Milan has been the epicenter of important artistic movements,

事實上，米蘭長久以來都是藝術運動重要根據地

from Futurism to Arte Povera, which are well represented in the brand new museum.

從未來主義到貧窮主義，都恰恰代表這座全新的博物館的意象

Especially impressive is the Lucio Fontana hall with spectacular views over the Duomo square.

尤其是從盧齊歐‧封塔納廳堂眺望教堂廣場的風景絕對讓人印象深刻