Churches and places of worship Country of Milan

Splendid example of mastery of 1400 architects. The construction of this enormous church began in 1386 and ended during 1900. From the roof, a beautiful view on Milan and Po Valley. Inside the Dome there is the Cathedral Museum with priceless treasur

Beautiful church in a Dominican convent of 1500 with the famous Last Dinner by Leonardo da Vinci located in the refectory. Saved by a miracle during the Second World War, attracts tens of thousands of tourists every year.

A bit hidden but one of the most beautiful and oldest churches in Milan. The old courtyard, the beautiful interior frescoes, the golden altar, the chapels: everything is worth of a visit, even the museum hosting tapestries and art objects.

It is a structure in late Baroque style, the work of the architects Arrigoni, Croce and Raffagno. Its construction dates back to the 17th century, initially it was a cemetery for the dead of the Ca' Granda. The original core of the complex is the church which has a plan in the shape of a cross. An octagonal dome crowned by the slender lantern rises at the intersection of the arms. Since 1958 the complex has been owned by the Municipality and is often used as an exhibition space for exhibitions, screenings and cultural events.

The construction of the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore dates back to 1503. It was employed as the seat of the Benedictine women's monastery in Milan. The interior walls are the most important and suggestive attraction, in fact they are entirely frescoed with bright colors that immediately capture the gaze of visitors.

This monument is a monastery and is located on the outskirts of Milan. It was founded in 1349, by the bishop and lord of the city and had the honor of hosting, for a short time, the famous writer Francesco Petrarca. The facade is decorated with modules mixed between the Renaissance and Baroque style, consisting of many statues, obelisks, friezes and flames. In addition, inside, the ceiling is decorated with an octagonal tiburio, while the church has a single nave with barrel vault and geometric stuccoes.

The Basilica, located in Corso di Porta Ticino, is one of the oldest churches in Milan. In the churchyard are the famous Columns of San Lorenzo

Following the collapse of the bell tower of St. Stephen in 1642, the church was renovated once in 1679 by Giovanni Andrea Biffi (one of the architects of the Fabbrica del Duomo di Milano), who intervened mainly on the facade dand

The church of San Pietro was built in memory of Santa Maria Sorrows. According to history, the church was built on the plant of a temple dating back to the buttock era. The temple was destroyed and in its place this small church was built.

The Sanctuary of Santa Maria Sorrows dates back to 1119, a period when the Church in which it is located was built. Its structure has been modified over the years, and inside it you can see a beautiful fresco by Our Lady of Sorrows and a rich collection of ex votos objects.

The Cascina Monlue' was built in the 13th century, initially as an abbey. Over the years, an agricultural core has grown. Today, only the church dedicated to San Lorenzo and a part of the cloister remains of the monastery. Arci took care of it for several years, organizing concerts and DJ sets. Thanks to these programs, the farmhouse was the center of the Milanese summer evenings, however, in 2008, the activity was interrupted.

The Church of Sant'Andrea was built in the 16th century by Merlo and Carlo Giuseppe. It is structured by a single, simple central nave and inside there are two altars, built according to the Baroque style of the eighteenth century.