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Celebration of the Holy Nail

A view of the soaring spires of Milan Cathedral. Courtesy of Milan Tourist Office

when:Sep 2010 (annual)
where:Duomo

During the Celebration of the Holy Nail, Milan's archbishop ascends towards the ceiling of the Duomo in a rickety mechanical basket to bring down the relic to the crowd. It supposedly comes from the cross on which Christ died.

The nail lost its original appearance when the Roman Emperor Constantine melted it into riding apparel for his horse and its history is also unclear. It may have come with Saint Ambrosius, around the 4th century AD, or a few centuries later with the Crusaders. Either way this bizarre event is a must-see if you find yourself in Milan in September.

Contact Details
Name:Duomo di Milano
Phone:+39 02 720 226 56
Venue Information:Duomo
Full Name:
Cost:Free
Opening Hours:Daily 8.30am-6.45pm
Address:Piazza del Duomo 20122
Directions:Duomo Metro
Contact Details:Duomo
Phone:+39 02 7202 3375
Other Information:Duomo
Website:Duomo Website
Contact Details
Name:Duomo di Milano
Phone:+39 02 720 226 56
Name:Milan Tourist Information Office
Location:Milan
Address:Piazza Duomo 19/a (basement), Milan, Italy
Email:iat.info@provincia.milano.it
Phone:+39 02 7740 4343 (in UK +44 (0) 20 7408 1254)
Fax:+39 02 725 24 350
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Location:Italy
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Location:Italy
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Location:Italy
Name:Italian Tourist Board
Location:Italy
Address:Via Marghera 2/6, 00185 Rome, Italy
Email:sedecentrale@enit.it
Phone:+39 06 49711
Fax:+39 4463379/4469907


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