Milan cauldron is extinguished as Olympic Games come to an end
The Olympic cauldron in Milan was extinguished on Sunday as the two-week sporting event came to an end with a closing ceremony in the ancient Verona Arena Amphitheatre. Two identical Olympic cauldrons have burned in Milan and co-host Cortina d'Ampezzo since the Games opened on February 6.
According to Andrea Varnier, CEO of the Milano Cortina Games, the Olympic cauldrons have been among the most photographed symbols of the 2026 Winter Games, adding that about 300,000 people watched the 88 four‑minute light and music shows staged daily since February 6 at Arco della Pace in Milan.
The cauldrons performed a final show on Sunday before being temporarily extinguished during the closing ceremony in Verona. They will remain dark for several days before a new version, with updated colors and music, is lit for the Paralympic celebrations from March 6 to 15.
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