Definitely deserving of its nickname of the Sistine chapel of Milan. The frescoes are amazing and there is so much to look at. There are signs for each section to describe the scene shown in the fresco. There are also brochures in several languages available.

While I have been to Milano various time I had not stopped in to admire the amazing frescos in the Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore. The building no longer functions as a church but is a museum attended to by volunteers of Touring Club Italiano. It only take 45 minutes to walk through the church, the monaatry and the adjoining cortile. It is vey close to either Castello Sforzesco or Santa Maria delle Grazie (The Last Supper). Its a very enjoyable collection of 16th century frescos - virtually wall to wall. I highly recommend it. It is also free but you can offer a donation to support it maintenance.

Wow effect is guaranteed despite the front façade is anonymous made of Ornavasso stone. Inside it's treasure, 4000 square meters of frescoes made by Lombardy painters 🖌️in the XVI century like Bernardino Luini and sons, Simone Peterzano (teacher of Caravaggio), and Vincenzo Foppa to name a few. The area is divided in two parts, the Church (hall of faithfull) and the hall of nuns, the monastery was, during the XVI century the largest. You can't miss this church and its masterpieces 🎨 during your visit in Milan. Church is open for visit from Tue to Sun 10:00-17:00, (Groups +9 people need to book the visit in advance) thanks to volunteers of Touring Club Italiano. Access is free but a volunteer and free tips are more than welcome. A guest book is also available to witness your experience at San Maurizio. Visit my Instagram page @milandiamo #milandiamo

The inside of this incredible, ancient church is literally covered in amazing artwork. Every square inch is decorated! I talked to the most wonderful guide who spoke very good English who explained the cloister behind the main part of the church to me and and gave me lots of insight into details of the paintings. You can even see the grill between the public and private space. The guide was very kind! This church used to have a very well known monastery, and the nuns had their own section of the church attached to their convent to attend Mass but also to be separate from the main church. You can visit both spaces, and they are SPECTACULAR. You do not need to pay to go here, but you really should give at least a small donation to help preserve this lovely, calming space. It is a wonderful place to get out of the dirt and bustle of busy Milan, and it is very peaceful. If you like, you can sit and pray, meditate, or just soak in the incredible artwork in the main area of the church. In the cloister, the guide even pointed out on artist’s signature on his paintings which was a little white dog. It really made the art seem personal to me. There is also the archeological museum in the former convent that looks very interesting, but I didn’t have the time to go unfortunately. I did walk through the gift shop on my way out which has books with photos of the interior of the church. I wish now that I’d bought one!

We visited The Last supper early and were walking towards the Duomo. I had read about this church and it was hot, so I stopped in with my family of seven (young children, teens, twenty-somethings and above). Everyone in our party loved this stop and spent far more time than we intended looking at the beautiful art . It was wonderful, and it is free (although you will want to donate). Best of all, it was a slight respite from the incredibly hot day. You have nothing to lose and everything to gain taking some time to enjoy this stop.

Wow. And wow again. Had we not been diverted from our walk to the Sforza Castle, we would not have come upon this incredibly frescoed and maintained Monastery of the Benedectine Nuns. Consisting of a public space, and the private chapel for the nuns, the church is completely frescoed and all are in wonderful condition. While it was a happy accident for us, it would have been ashamed to miss! Plus where else can you see the painting of Noah, drunk, after the ark had landed!

The most amazing place. Walked in said wow and burst into tears!! Stunningly beautiful. The lovely guide laughed and said so many people had that reaction. We’re not religious people but the beauty of the place is very spiritual. Another must of places to see in Milan. And it’s free!!