Show wonder of the world IN I 1 milan Illan the capital of lombardy Is unquestionably the industrial metropolis of the country and essentially the sign and symbol of the new italy indeed there are few cities in europe where the spirit of the twentieth century Is more firmly enthroned yet it still radiates the atmosphere of a brilliant and glowing past and many great and ancient buildings remain to bear witness to the golden age of art the marvelous cathedral of white marble Is the eighth wonder of the world F five ive centuries of effort rind and ill the e genius of a whole serles series of gifted architects have gone into its making makl nc the great edifice was begun in and reached its present forni form due to the gene generosity y of napoleon the cathedral Is a veritable architectural encyclopedia a product of all the ages |