San Bernardino alle Monache, Milan

Name: San Bernardino alle Monache
Address: Via Lanzone, 13, Milan, 20123, Italy

#178 among attractions in Milan

Church, Gothic architecture, Historical place

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San Bernardino alle Monache is a Renaissance style church on Via Lanzone 13 in central Milan, Italy. This was originally a chapel within the nunnery of St Bernard. The monastery no longer exists. It was built around 1447 to designs by Pietro Antonio Solari. The interior contains frescoes from the 15th century and before. Some are attributed to Vincenzo Foppa. The church was restored in the last century. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Monache Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°27'38"N, 9°10'42"E

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Via Lanzone, 13Centro Storico (Duomo)Milan 20123 Italy

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San Bernardino alle Monache – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Castello Cova, Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Colonne di San Lorenzo.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Bernardino alle Monache?

Nearby attractions include Circo Romano, Milan (3 min walk), Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan (5 min walk), Colonne di San Lorenzo, Milan (6 min walk), Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan (6 min walk).

How to get to San Bernardino alle Monache by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Bernardino alle Monache:

Tram

Carrobbio • Lines: 14, 2, 3 (3 min walk)
P.za Resistenza Partigiana • Lines: 14, 2 (4 min walk)

Bus

Piazza Resistenza Partigiana • Lines: 94 (4 min walk)
Sant'Ambrogio • Lines: 94 (6 min walk)

Metro

Sant'Ambrogio • Lines: M2 (8 min walk)
Sant'Agostino • Lines: M2 (12 min walk)

Train

Milano Nord Cadorna (15 min walk)
Milano Porta Genova (18 min walk)

Trolleybus

Viale Toscana - Via Castelbarco • Lines: 90 (29 min walk)
Tibaldi • Lines: 90, 91 (29 min walk)