Yes, there are monuments dedicated to significant figures in Milan Cathedral. One of the most important is the monument to Pope Pius IX, located at the back of the cathedral’s nave. This marble statue was created by Mariano Gerosa in 1881 and it commemorates Pope Pius IX’s visit to Milan in 1877. The monument stands as a reminder of his support for Italian unification and recognition of Italy as an independent nation.
Another important monument located inside Milan Cathedral is the Tomb of Gian Giacomo Medici di Marignano, which was sculpted by Leone Leoni between 1562-1566. This tomb honors Gian Giacomo Medici di Marignano who served as captain general for Charles V from 1541-1545 and governor of Milan from 1548 until his death in 1555. It stands out because it is one of the few tombs that combines elements from both Renaissance and Mannerist styles making it a unique piece among other works found inside this great cathedral.
The last notable monument located inside Milan Cathedral is dedicated to Count Galeazzo Arconati Visconti and can be found near its main entrance on Via Carlo Porta side chapel 6B. This beautiful Baroque style bronze bust was designed by Angelo Catti around 1680 with help from Andrea Fantoni, Giovanni Battista Sormani, Francesco Beretta and Pietro Magni under Galeazzo’s instructions before his untimely death in 1682 due to plague epidemic hitting northern Italy at that time.