Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

Absolutely must see. Hidden away gem. One of only two churches in Milan where every corner in the monastery is covered in stunning hand paintings. Some great history behind the cut icons from when the church was used as a shelter for Napoleon army during the war. Must visit and spend some time to appreciate the stunning paintings.

Located at Corso Magenta, 15, 20123 Milan MI, Italy 🇮🇹. This chapel is quite underrated because it doesn’t look as eye catching as the famous Milano Duomo. Once I walked inside though, I was struck by the sheer beauty of it. Everything in San Maurizio has colour, whether it’s paintings, mosaics or gold glitters everywhere. Nothing is uncovered by some form of colour including the pillars, ceilings and walls. The church is nicknamed the ‘Sistine Chapel’ of Milan. The church is located at what used to be the most important convent for women in Milan. The construction of this church took about fifteen years and took place in the sixteenth century. The building was split into two parts – one for the nuns and one for the faithful – and it was not until the end of the eighteenth century that this strict barrier disappeared. The church is not very big, but it’s definitely worth visiting. There’s no admission fee and the staff are friendly and welcoming. I am so glad I visited San Maurizio. Thumbs up!!! 👍👍👍

Interesting church with significance to the city of Milan. Fun to see the original city walls partially preserved. The church itself has some oddities that were intriguing to learn about and see.

This place was FREE to enter?? That in and of itself is enough incentive to come and visit. More remarkable murals than some of the other places that I visited in Milan and those all cost money. Definitely glad we stumbled on this impressive piece of art!

The most beautiful church in milan by far, a piece if art you get inside and your neck will start to hurt after 10 minutes as you will not be able to stop to watch the beautiful paintings. Very beautiful biblical paintings that will make you smile

almost like a tattoo artist heavens to floor with frescos very impressive on entry but very modest on the outside lies close to tube station and along the axis of churches from skeleton to duomo to golden ceiling to this one ebtrance is free

Probably the most beautiful church in Milan, in my opinion. Hidden behid a deceivingly simple exterior facade, its interior is very intricate, filled with art from floor to ceiling. It's not very big, but it's definitely worth the visit. It's also connected to the Archaeological Museum, -it's free to enter, and the staff is friendly enough. Nothing not to like.

The monastery is small, but worth the visit! With entrance being free - its such a hidden gem. The first thing that cathes the eye, are the intricate ornaments on the ceiling

The Duomo is Milan's most beautiful church by exterior, but he has a competitor for the most beautiful 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

This is one of the most beautiful churches I have seen in Italy. 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.

really I think one of Milan's hidden gems, and with Milan's oldest organ! A small church, by European church standards, but the interior is completely covered in frescoes (.. frescos? fresci?). A lot of the artwork was done by contemporaries of Da Vinci. You could spend a lot of time in here. Very serene place.