San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Milan

Name: San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore
Address: Corso Magenta, 15, Milan, 20123, Italy
Telephone: +39 02 8844 5208

#59 among attractions in Milan

Church, Sacred and religious sites, Historical place, Architecture

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San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Milan

Facts and practical information

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. The church today is used every Sunday from October to June to celebrate in the Byzantine Rite, in Greek according to the Italo-Albanian tradition. It is also used as concert hall. ()

Local name: Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore Completed: 1518 (506 years ago)Architectural style: RenaissanceCoordinates: 45°27'57"N, 9°10'44"E

Address

Corso Magenta, 15Centro Storico (Duomo)Milan 20123 Italy

Contact

+39 02 8844 5208

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Day trips

San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore open?

San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore is open:

Monday closed
Tuesday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Thursday 9 am - 10:30 pm
Friday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Saturday 9 am - 7:30 pm
Sunday 9 am - 7:30 pm

Which popular attractions are close to San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore?

Nearby attractions include Archaeological Museum, Milan (1 min walk), Palazzo Litta, Milan (1 min walk), Torre di Massimiano, Milan (2 min walk), San Nicolao, Milan (3 min walk).

How to get to San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore:

Tram

Corso Magenta - Via Nirone • Lines: 16, 19 (2 min walk)
Via Meravigli • Lines: 16, 19 (4 min walk)

Bus

Largo D'Ancona • Lines: 58, 94 (4 min walk)
Cairoli M1 • Lines: 50, 61, Nm2 (5 min walk)

Metro

Cadorna • Lines: M1, M2 (6 min walk)
Cairoli • Lines: M1 (7 min walk)

Train

Milano Nord Cadorna (7 min walk)
Milano Porta Genova (26 min walk)

Trolleybus

Piazzale delle Milizie - Viale Troya • Lines: 90, 91 (40 min walk)