This is one of the most beautiful churches I have seen in Italy…read more Considered the "Sistine Chapel" of Milano, San Maurizio is overwhelmingly blessed with walls and ceilings decorated by one of the masters of frescoes Bernardino Luini and his sons. Entering through the doorway of the Archeological Museum, you walk to the left to the entrance. Once inside, your eyes are mesmerized by the frescoes of men and women dressed in flowing robes as appropriate in the mid-1500s. There is a huge organ on the second floor looming over wooden choir seats. The frescoes are on a wall separating the church where the general masses sit and the hidden portion of the church where nuns par tipster in the service. The towards the back are frescoes from passages of the Bible such as Noah's Ark, the passion of Christ, etc. The volume of art was spectacular. Having just been restored the color are so freshr-looking you could be looking at the scenes as they would have appeared when the Master artists finished their work. Entrance is free but please do tmake a donation to support this incredible treasure.

The Duomo is Milan's most beautiful church by exterior, but he has a competitor for the most…read morebeautiful church by interior: San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, a former nunnery! Behind a virtually nonexistence facade, San Maurizio hides perhaps one of the most ornate church interiors and can actually compete with the famous Sistine Chapel. From the moment you step in the door - assuming you finally find the right door - you will be awed by the incredibly colorful paintings that surround you! Despite being in a small room, the vast amount of the beautiful paintings can spell-bind you for a while. Additionally, for the first time in history, you as a public member can finally pass through the partition wall into the previously restricted nunnery hall! Like the public worship hall across the wall, the nunnery hall is also filled with paintings. However, while the worship hall paintings are intended to awe the public the divine grace with vibrant colors, the nunnery hall paintings intend to invoke piety with serenely-colored examples of female saints. You can admire for a few minutes or examine for hours, but this church is certainly a sight that you should not miss! Did I miss it's free to enter? --- tl;dr version: 1) Perhaps Milan's most beautiful interior 2) Small spaces that are filled with marvelous paintings 3) Free sight that should not be missed

Chiesa di San Francesco di Paola is a Baroque Roman Catholic Church in Milan…read more The interior is richly decorated with images from the ceiling to the altars. The main altar features a Madonna and child. The ceiling fresco shows the Assumption of the Virgin. A nice church to visit in Milan.

Most people come to Milan for the fashion and to see the Duomo di Milano, but my main reason?…read moreConnecting with my Christian roots and seeing The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci. This painting is known all over the world--whether you're religious or not, it's hard to NOT know this painting. Seeing it in person is just as breathtaking as expected. Highly recommend: set your calendar and book tickets at the earliest time 3 months in advance! Though you can hire a tour guide, I didn't find it necessary, since I found everything I needed to know about the Last Supper via AI. Since tickets are strictly timed, show up a bit earlier than your slot. Tickets allot a 15-minute viewing time. Once the 15-minutes are up, you WILL be escorted as a group out to allow for the next group.

I did not get to enter because I arrived just as they were closing for a few hours and I couldn't…read morewait. But the quick glimpse I saw before they kicked me out was beautiful.

The Duomo was truly breathtaking and incredibly intricate. We spent a long time admiring the…read moredetails. We purchased the terrace access via stairs for 15 euro each for 9:30 am. I recommend showing up earlier in the morning to avoid the crowds. There are different entrances depending on the ticket you purchase. The staircase is narrow and the turns are quick and can feel a little claustrophobic. Every part of the Duomo is worth taking a moment to take it in.

Beautiful architecture, inside and out. The inside was busy but I was lucky enough to go during…read moreSunday mass, which probably accounted for half the people in there. I had to leave for another experience and came back later to see the Crypt. Some of the staff gave me a hard time about coming back in, wondering why I needed to leave even though I explained I didn't want to wait for 2 hours in the cathedral. I was able to visit the Crypt, which is only open for a short while. It's a beautiful experience if you're able to fit it in. Taking photos inside the Crypt is prohibited. Outside is very busy so be cautious of pick pockets and scammers...they are everywhere. Toilets are available to one side but for a fee.

An astonishingly beautiful church located near the university. Access through the courtyard is…read moresomewhat hard to find. Once inside you will be rewarded for the fort as you take in beautiful paintings and tile work. Always look up! Many of the cul de sacs have coin operated lights. Pay the money as the lighting is designed to accent the best features. Pause and pray for your needs as He is always there for you.

Well worth the ride over to see this historic 4th century church, ancient, but still quite lovely…read more It had a refurbish back in the 12th century or so. The name of this church happens to be the same name as the church I grew up at in Michigan and went through catechism, what a great coincidence. This basilica is adorned with regal columns, frescoes, paintings and intricate carvings. What a great place for pure serenity and quiet from the outside world for a spell. Basilicas like this are a great demonstration of the historic past of this city and what was important to the people back during the 4th-12th century.

Stumbled upon this church!…read more We weren't really looking for a church, but this one is a stand out for sure. It's located in a weird roundabout in Milano Italy. There isn't too much in this area, just a lot of restaurants. The church seems out of place here. But at the same time, it seems to be the main attraction? You are basically drawn to it and want to know more. It's very pretty to look at too.

I walked past this statue several times as it is in the center of a small roundabout near the hotel…read morewhere I stayed in Milan. I looked up the story and now you know too... In 1594, Father Camillo de Lellis and some of his followers arrived in Milan at the request of the Archbishop to serve the sick at the Ca Granda Hospital (which I'll review later). The Crociferi as they were then called, after more than 200 years in Milan, were dedicated mainly to the assistance in the homes of dying patients. The Napoleonic suppression forced them to leave Milan in 1800 but returned later when called by Cardinal Carlo Ferrari. Since it was not possible to regain possession of their own church, which they built in the 18th century, they decided to build a new church dedicated to eh Madonna della Salute on Via Boscovich and designed by Spirito Maria Chiappetta. On January 1 1900, Cardinal Ferrari himself blessed the first stone. [Review 10664 overall, 432 of 2019.]