Your tour will take you to see some of the more important religiousparts of the city, along with the remains of a 4th century Roman imperialpalace. The Duomo is a true “capital” of the Christian religion and is also anabsolute monument in the history of art, both for its size and its uniquegothic characteristics and those of later periods. You will also visit other parts of the citythat have preserved the ancient aspects of the city and that have importanthistorical references. The San MaurizioChurch was built within the city of Monastero Maggiore and was attached to themost important female convent of the Benedictines. The church is often referredto as the “Sistine Chapel of Milan” and is a rare monastic origin double churchwith a plain facade and a completely decorated interior. The 16th century frescoes painted byBernardino Luini, his sons and other important artists show the characteristicsand quality of the Milanese Renaissance painters.
