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Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore

Corso Magenta, 20123 Milan, Italy (Centro Storico)
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Ranked #1 of 282 attractions in Milan
Type: Religious Sites, Historic Sites, Architectural Buildings
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Orange County, CA
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2013 NEW

While I wouldn't call myself a fresco expert, I've been to Italy enough to have seen quite a few. These are the best preserved I've seen. And there aren't just a couple. The entire interior of the church is painted with biblical scenes. Our favorite was the depiction of the Flood, in the back left corner of the church.

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Glasgow, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2013 NEW

We visited this church, as part of the package that came with buying last supper tickets with TickItaly.com. We didn't really expect that much, thinking it was just a little extra tacked on to the tour. However sometimes the best things that happen on holidays are the unexpected things, and this was an amazing little church, explained to us by... More

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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
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19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Loved this church. One of the most beautiful churches I've been with lots of paintings. I almost missed the entrance to the back of the church. Great experience.

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Milan (Italy)
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Go and visit Luini and have a look at the frescos of Noahs ark in the back. Its recently been restored.

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australia
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 May 2013

We were very pleased we saw this church. There were very nice paintings, frescos, and the one of Noah loading a unicorn made me laugh. The staff were very knowledgeable. A great attraction very close to Duomo Piazza. The walk to it also takes you off the main tourist route and you get a glimpse of the real Milan. We... More

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Kings Langley, United Kingdom
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013

The pictures were interesting to look at and some of the carvings were very intricate and it was fascinating to see them close to.

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Shropshire
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 April 2013

This small church is a treasure. The frescoes are wonderful covering nearly every spare inch. No-one minds if you take pictures and you can get up really close. When we were there, a small group were playing period instruments and giving a short recital. Really atmospheric. There's a friendly, relaxed feel and it's a real treasure. Don't miss it, especially... More

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mayo, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 April 2013 via mobile

Found this on trip advisor and as we were booked to see the Last Supper later on decided to go here as its really close. We came with just the recommendation of trip advisor using the point me director. This is one of the most beautiful church's I've ever seen. It is free in and breath taking as you walk... More

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Belo Horizonte, MG
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 21 April 2013

Amazing restored paintings and beautiful little church that few people know, including local folks. I did go after reading about it at Tripadvisor but even the taxidriver was skeptical about its touristical importance. Not a real major attraction in Milan but it deserves to become one.

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Mazara del Vallo, Italy
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

Hello, we discovered this hiden Church thanks to a bike tour and I think I never seen a Church like that. The Church is managed by some volunteers and this is a great idea too!

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