Milan · Magenta and Sant'Ambrogio
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
A small Renaissance church, covered inside with frescoes and often called the Sistine Chapel of Milan. Entry is free and the visit is short.
- 30 min
- Free
- Booking: not needed
- Magenta and Sant'Ambrogio
Data checked on October 5, 2026
The church was the chapel of a convent for noblewomen and was frescoed in the 16th century by Bernardino Luini and his workshop. Every wall is covered, and a screen divides the public nave from the nuns' choir behind it. You see both spaces, then leave through the connected Archaeological Museum.
What to look for
- Luini's frescoes covering every wall
- The screen between the nave and the nuns' choir
- The painted vault
- The Roman tower in the museum garden
Opening hours
| Monday | Closed | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuesday | 10:00 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Wednesday | 10:00 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Thursday | 10:00 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Friday | 10:00 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Saturday | 10:00 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
| Sunday | 10:00 am–5:30 pm | last entry 5:00 pm |
Tuesday to Sunday from 10:00 to 17:30, last entry at 17:00. Closed on Mondays, 1 January, 1 May, 25 December and from 11 to 21 August. Volunteers keep the church open, so it can close at short notice.
Source: Museo Archeologico di Milano (Comune di Milano), checked October 5, 2026
Tickets and booking
Free.
Getting there
Take M1 or M2 to Cadorna and walk along Corso Magenta to number 15.
Tip
Walk in through the church portal and leave through the Archaeological Museum on Corso Magenta, because the route runs one way. Groups must reserve in advance.