Facade of San Maurizio di Milano

Behind the plain facade of Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore di Milano hides the "Sistine Chapel of Milan" with every interior surface colorfully covered with 16th-century frescoes, paintings, carvings, and decorative details.

The Renaissance Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore di Milano (Church of St Maurice) is a top free sight to visit in Milan. Behind the plain facade hides the “Sistine Chapel of Milan” with every interior surface colorfully covered with 16th-century frescoes, paintings, carvings, and decorative details.

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