The basilica, built between IV and V century, represents one of the first examples of central plan churches of western Christianity. The most important of the many chapels along the ambulatory is the chapel of Sant’Aquilino, probably an imperial burial place. It preserves some of the most ancient mosaics in the city.
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The building is now the main office of the Università Statale (State University), but for centuries it was a place where those in need would be welcomed and helped. Filarete was the architect that started the construction, and he brought the new Renaissance style in Milan. The inside the building is exceptionally decorated to alleviate […]
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The Cimitero Monumentale is a secluded island of peace and meditation inside a frenetic metropolis. It was built by will of the municipality of Milan right after the unification of Italy, between 1863 and 1866. The burial monuments are a clear testimony of the passage from the XIX to the XX century and its artistic […]
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This abbey was founded in the XII century by San Bernardo da Chiaravalle, as a “sister-abbey” of the Abbey of Cîteaux, in France. The church was consecrated in 1221 and is one of the first examples of Gothic architecture in Italy. During the XIV century the lantern was built, along with the bell tower, called […]
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It took two hundred years to complete this church, started by Duke Gian Galeazzo Visconti of Milan, for this reason the Certosa shows signs of different styles, from late Gothic to Renaissance. The front is what instantly catches the eye, a masterpiece of Lombard sculpture, almost an open air museum. A rich and priceless heritage […]
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The Certosa of Milan was initially built in the small town of Garegnano, far away from the city walls, so that the monks could live in a silent and secluded place. It was founded in 1349 by Giovanni Visconti, archbishop and lord of the city, the convent will accommodate the illustrious humanist Francesco Petrarca. The […]
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The tour is made for kids from 6 to 12 years old, and will bring them to discover a surprising world made of animals, giants, monsters, flowers and fruits. Starting from the facade of the cathedral we’ll walk around it and then inside all the way up to the terraces to get a closer look […]
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Who made this castle? Were there soldiers, archers, beautiful ladies and brave knights? Can we look at the swords, shields and armors? This tour will answer all these questions, showing kids how people lived at the time and telling them about the stories and deeds of the inhabitants. On nice days we’ll take a stroll […]
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The remains of three mighty kings from the East are here, they were the Magi! Which chest holds the precious relics of the Magi? We’ll discover the mysterious underground crypt, and a beautiful chapel with a ceiling that looks like a rainbow. Then we’ll discover the Portinari Chapel with frescoes depicting with the stories of […]
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This church has the most frescoes of any other! It’s called the Sistine Chapel of Milan and it has an functional pipe organ! Who made this church? And who painted it? Who was San Maurizio, always shown with sword and armor? We’ll answer all these question and many other during this tour made for kids […]
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