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Santa Maria della Passione Church, Milan - Centre
Second largest church in Milan after the Duomo, dating back to the 15th century
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.
It was originally designed by architect Giovanni Battagio in the 15th century using a Greek-cross design, but this was later modified with a Latin cross. The barrel vault was decorated with frescoes by Giuseppe Galbesio da Brescia in 1583, depicting the Evangelists, Saint Ambrose, Saint Augustine, angels and allegories of the virtues.
Inside, there are also paintings by important artists of the 16th and 17th centuries in Lombardy, such as Crespi, Procaccini and Bramantino. The chapter house was decorated in 1510-1511 by Bergognone.
Much later, the facade, in an ornate Baroque style, was added by Giuseppe Rusnati.
When to come
Open from Monday to Friday from 07:00 to 12:00. Sundays from 09:00 to 12:00 and from 15:15 to 18:15.
