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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

Name: Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
Rating: 4.8

4.8 ·

Step into Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore and let the frescoes surround you. Study the painted walls and ceiling, find the Noah's Ark scene, and explore the museum within the former monastery.

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Full description

Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore began in 1503 and is known for frescoes that cover nearly every surface, running up to the ceiling. Visitors single out the scene of Noah's Ark, and many describe being surprised by the interior after seeing the plain facade.

A museum is housed in the attached monastery spaces, and an online booklet in several languages helps explain the artwork. Staff are described as friendly.

Admission is free, and about 30 minutes is enough to take in the nave and the painted detail without rushing.

A museum is housed in the attached monastery spaces, and an online booklet in several languages helps explain the artwork. Staff are described as friendly.

Admission is free, and about 30 minutes is enough to take in the nave and the painted detail without rushing.

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Address

Corso Magenta, 15, 20123 Milano MI, Italy · Milano

Website

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Hours

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Booking

Walk-in

Duration

30 min

Best time

morning, lunchtime or afternoon

Intensity

Easy pace

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Good to know

Note that it is closed on Mondays
use the multilingual online booklet to understand the scenes
allow extra time if you also want to see the museum inside.

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Reviews

Admission is free. This place is absolutely beautiful, and there is also a museum inside. The staff are very friendly, and an online booklet is available in several languages, allowing visitors to learn more about the history and details of this church. You can also pray here, making it a peaceful place to visit. The…

Brigitta Stellani S.

1/5

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