Milan’s iconic Duomo Square is serving up a perfect blend of Renaissance grandeur and winter sports hype as the city gears up for the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games! 🏛️⛷️
The square’s centerpiece – the jaw-dropping Milan Cathedral with its 600+ years of history – now shares the spotlight with a futuristic snow globe countdown clock. This Insta-worthy installation pumps artificial snow while tracking days until the Games (and Paralympics!), becoming THE meetup spot for TikTok challenges and group selfies.
"It’s like time-traveling between centuries," says local barista Giulia Rossi, 24. "Morning coffee with Gothic spires, evening snowball fights with digital projections – only in Milan!"
With less than a year to go, the square’s Olympic vibe is snowballing faster than a downhill skier. Pro tip: Night visits reveal LED light shows turning marble statues into temporary ice sports mascots! ✨
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Live: Duomo Square's timeless charm meets winter sports passion, Ep.3
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