Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan

Name: Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore
Address: Largo Fra' Agostino Gemelli 1, Milan, 20123, Italy
Telephone: +39 02 72341

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, Milan

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, known as UCSC or UNICATT or simply Cattolica, is an Italian private research university founded in 1921. Cattolica, with its five affiliated campuses, is the largest private university in Europe and the largest Catholic University in the world. Its main campus is located in Milan, Italy, with satellite campuses in Brescia, Piacenza, Cremona and Rome. ()

Alternative names: Established: 7 December 1921 (102 years ago)Coordinates: 45°27'47"N, 9°10'37"E

Address

Largo Fra' Agostino Gemelli 1Centro Storico (Duomo)Milan 20123 Italy

Contact

+39 02 72341

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Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Church of Holy Mary of Grace, Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Castello Cova, Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio.

~1910 ftNW
Church with Da Vinci's The Last Supper
Church of Holy Mary of Grace, Milan
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~1550 ftW
Museum, Science museum, Specialty museum
Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, Milan
8 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Milan, the Museo Nazionale Scienza e Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci stands as a tribute to human ingenuity and a celebration of scientific progress. This expansive museum, the largest of its kind in Italy, is dedicated to the Renaissance genius...
~870 ftW
Palace
Castello Cova, Milan
5 min walk • Nestled within the bustling city of Milan, Italy, Castello Cova stands as a testament to the city's rich historical tapestry. This stately castle, with its imposing architecture and storied past, provides a fascinating glimpse into the grandeur of Milanese nobility.
~650 ftSW
1100s church with a columned courtyard
Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan
4 min walk • The Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio is a cornerstone of religious history and a beacon of Lombard Romanesque architecture in the heart of Milan, Italy. This venerable church, dedicated to Milan's patron saint, Saint Ambrose, has been a significant spiritual and cultural site...
0.4 miSE
Ancient Roman ruin with marble columns
Colonne di San Lorenzo, Milan
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~1030 ftNE
Archaeological museum in former convent
Archaeological Museum, Milan
5 min walk • The Archaeological Museum of Milan is located in the ex-convent of the Monastero Maggiore, alongside the ancient church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, with entrance on Corso Magenta.
~1100 ftNE
Church known for its frescoes and artwork
San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Milan
6 min walk • San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is a church in Milan, northern Italy. It was originally attached to the most important female convent of the Benedictines in the city, Monastero Maggiore, which is now in use as the Civic Archaeological Museum.
~1860 ftN
Monuments and statues
Ago, Milan
9 min walk • Needle, Thread and Knot is a public artwork in two parts by Claes Oldenburg and Coosje van Bruggen in Piazzale Cadorna, Milan, Italy.
~1110 ftN
Vernacular architecture, Palace, Baroque architecture
Palazzo Litta, Milan
6 min walk • The Palazzo Litta, also known as the Palazzo Arese-Litta, is a Baroque structure in Milan, northern Italy, opposite San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and dating from the period of Spanish rule of the city.
0.4 miS
Church
Basilica di San Vincenzo in Prato, Milan
10 min walk • The basilica of San Vincenzo in Prato is a church in Milan, northern Italy. It is the only one in city which has entirely maintained its original Palaeo-Christian appearance. The church is located in Via Daniele Crespi 6, Milan.
~1800 ftNE
Palace, Convention center, Auditorium
Palazzo Mezzanotte, Milan
9 min walk • Palazzo Mezzanotte, also known as Palazzo delle Borse is a 20th-century building of Milan, Italy, and the seat of the Italian stock exchange. It is located in Piazza Affari, the city square after which the Italian stock exchange itself is nicknamed.

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Which popular attractions are close to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore?

Nearby attractions include Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, Milan (4 min walk), Pusterla di Sant'Ambrogio, Milan (5 min walk), Torre di Massimiano, Milan (5 min walk), Castello Cova, Milan (5 min walk).

How to get to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore by public transport?

The nearest stations to Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore:

Bus

Via Carducci - Via Mellerio • Lines: 58, 94 (4 min walk)
Piazza Sant'Ambrogio - Via Carducci • Lines: 58, 94, Nm2 (4 min walk)

Tram

Corso Magenta - Via Nirone • Lines: 16, 19 (6 min walk)
Largo D'Ancona • Lines: 16, 19 (7 min walk)

Metro

Sant'Ambrogio • Lines: M2 (6 min walk)
Cadorna • Lines: M1, M2 (10 min walk)

Train

Milano Nord Cadorna (10 min walk)
Milano Porta Genova (20 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piazza Bolivar • Lines: 90, 91 (33 min walk)
Piazza Napoli • Lines: 90, 91 (34 min walk)