Skip to main content

Religious Sights in Milan

Discover and book the top Milan sights

San Nazaro Maggiore Basilica, Milan - Centre

San Nazaro Maggiore Basilica, Milan - Centre

This basilica was originally built by St Ambrose, in the 4th century, and contains the remains of the Apostles, John, Andrew and Thomas, as well as those of San Nazaro. Some remains of frescoes can still be seen despite many changes to its original structure over the years.

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio (Basilica of St Ambrose), Northwest Milan

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio (Basilica of St Ambrose), Northwest Milan

One of the most important religious buildings, dedicated to Milan's patron saint, Saint Ambrose, who founded this Roman Basilica. It is bright and well rebuilt and has a wonderful golden dome with thousands of mosaics. Saint Ambrose is buried here in the crypt.

Santa Maria in Strada Church, Monza

Santa Maria in Strada Church, Monza

Thus church takes its name from the road ('strada') that connected Monza and Milan. Formerly part of a Franciscan convent, the church was built in 1348 on the site of the monastery's old oratory.

Santa Maria della Passione

Santa Maria della Passione Church, Milan - Centre

This basilica, the second largest in size after the Duomo in Milan, is an important example of Renaissance architecture. It was part of a large monastery of Lateran Canons, and the adjacent buildings now house Milan's Conservatory.

Certosa di Garegnano Monastery, Northwest Milan

Certosa di Garegnano Monastery, Northwest Milan

This Carthusian monastery once stood at the centre of the village of Garegnano, nearly four miles beyond the city walls. It was founded in 1349 by bishop Giovanni Visconti to allow monks to live in silence and solitude.

Duomo (Cathedral)

Duomo (Cathedral), Milan - Centre

Located in the very heart of the city, the Duomo is the third largest cathedral in the world and Milan's most famous cultural landmark. Commenced in 1386, the cathedral was initially built in terracotta stone then continued in the white Condoglian marble (shipped from Lake Maggiore) that gives the building its striking crystalline beauty.

San Lorenzo Maggiore

San Lorenzo Maggiore Basilica, Milan - Centre

This basilica, probably dating back to the end of the 4th and the beginning of the 5th century, was largely rebuilt in the 11th and 12th centuries and again in the 16th century. It also houses a chapel - Capella Sant'Aquilino - which still features mosaics dating back to the 5th century.

Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, Northwest Milan

Santa Maria delle Grazie Church, Northwest Milan

This Dominican convent, included in UNESCO's World Heritage Sites List, was built between 1463 and 1481 under the promotion of Duke Francesco Sforza. Leonardo Da Vinci's famous Last Supper fresco is located in its refectory.

Duomo di Monza (Monza Cathedral), Monza

Duomo di Monza (Monza Cathedral), Monza

Founded in the 6th century, the cathedral of Monza, also known as basilica of Saint John the Baptist (San Giovanni Battista) is Monza's most important religious building.