The Basilica of St. Ambrose was originally built in 379 CE at the burial site of those lost in the Roman persecution. Restored, reconstructed and redesigned several times over the years, the basilica as it stands today features a Romanesque design of unusual proportions, and is revered as a stellar example of Medieval architecture. The interior is made up of a long body with three aisles that open on to secondary spaces and intriguing chapels that date back to the Sforza dynasty. Around every corner lie impressive architectural details and artistic embellishments like gilded statues, rich carvings, and other ecclesiastical art. Of special note are the ciborium, the gold altar, and paleo-Christian mosaics. Here lie the mortal remains of St. Ambrose himself, alongside those of St. Gervasius and St.Protasius, which can be viewed in the crypt.
Commandé par Ludovico di Moro et conçu par Guiniforte Solari, ce bâtiment fut construit pour servir de mausolée à la dynastie Sforzesco, dans lequel les corps du duc et sa femme, Béatrice d'Este, ainsi que d’autres personnes liées à la famille, furent enterrés. Le cloître et la sacristie du couvent dominicain attenant furent plus tard restaurés par Bramante. La façade de Bramante est particulièrement intéressante, de même que l’ornementation en terre cuite de la galerie, qui est devenue l’un des motifs dominants dans l’architecture de la Renaissance du Nord de l’Italie. L’une des peintures les plus célèbres au monde, La Cène, se trouve également ici. Œuvre de Léonard de Vinci, ce fut une réalisation complexe qui exigea de nombreux croquis avant d’être finalisée.
Caractérisé par des étangs tranquilles, une moquette vert émeraude et des vues imprenables sur les principaux monuments de la ville, le Château des Sforza, l’Arc de la Paix et le Palazzo dell'Arte, le parc Sempione offre certaines des meilleures expériences visuelles à Milan. Conçu par l’architecte Emilio Alemagna pour créer des perspectives panoramiques, ce parc est une véritable merveille paysagère. L’Arena Civica, l’aquarium publique, la statue de Neptune et la Torre Banca font également partie de ce vaste paysage. S’ajoutant à son charme, vous pourrez également y admirer des sculptures permanentes d’Arman, de Francesco Barzaghi et de Giorgio de Chirico.
La pinacothèque de Brera est située dans le célèbre Palazzo di Brera de style baroque milanais, construit en 1615 par Francesco Maria Richini. Cette galerie fut fondée en 1776, et abrite des œuvres importantes de maîtres italiens et étrangers allant de 1400 à 1900. Vous y verrez notamment des peintures de Vincenzo Foppa, Lorenzo Lotto, Paolo Veronese, Tintoretto, Giovanni Bellini, Andrea Mantegna, Tiziano, Correggio, Bramante, Gentile da Fabriano, Piero della Francesca, Caravaggio, Rubens et Hayez. Il s’agit également de la résidence permanente des œuvres Le Mariage de la Vierge de Raphaël, La Lamentation sur le Christ mort d’Andrea Mantegna, La Conversation sacrée de Piero della Francesca et Retable de Santa Maria à Porto d’Ercole Dè Roberti. Proposant des visites guidées, la pinacothèque abrite aussi une librairie et une cafétéria.
One of the finest museums in the continent for its exquisite collection of 19th-century fine art, Museo Poldi Pezzoli has been delighting art connoisseurs since the late 19th Century. Get amazed by the masterpieces of artists like Giovanni Bellini, Guardi and Pollaiolo. Impeccable collections in the form of tapestries, porcelain, jewelry and glassware are also worth a look.
Located right behind the Brera Art Gallery, in the Brera Place complex, Orto Botanico di Brera dates back to the late 18th Century. An Italian monk and botanist, Fulgezio Vitman, worked for the establishment of this botanical garden in 1774. It was created with the aim of providing an educational platform for students of botany and pharmacy. Giuseppe Piermarini, of the Scala Theatre fame, assisted Vitman in designing the garden. Orto Botanico di Brera, today, is home to a vast collection of medicinal plants, ornamental plants and vegetables. A restored greenhouse, located at the northern end, is used as a teaching center by the Academy of Fine Arts.
Santa Maria alla Fonte is one of the oldest churches of the charming city of Milan. The church site has been visited by several archaeologists whose discoveries reveal that an earlier edifice stood here since the early years of the Roman Imperial regime. However, primary recorded evidences pointing out to the existence of a basilica apportioned to Santa Maria ad Fonticulum date back to the 10th Century. A Benedictine monastery was built adjacent to the church in the 12th Century. This was followed by heavy alterations in the 14th Century. Several of its time-worn elements have been wonderfully retained, including its gabled roof, brick exteriors, lancet and the portal.
Santuario di San Camillo de Lellis is a magnificent church located in Milan. This church dates back to early 20th Century, when it was constructed. This church boasts of Gothic revival architecture designs and was designed by the renowned Italian architect, Spirito Maria Chiappetta. The interiors of this church consist of three naves which are adorned with many sculptures, paintings and murals which beautify the church all the more. Though the church is mainly a place of worship, it attracts many architecture and art enthusiasts due to its built and interiors.