Milan has the oldest churches in Italy (yes-- older than the ones in Rome because Milan was the capital of the Northern part of the late Roman Empire).
Some of the most beautiful churches one can see in Milan are:
The Duomo, in Duomo Square. Milan's main cathedral, a massive late Gothic church (started in 1386) in white marble, with hundreds of spires and thousands of statues on its exterior and a famous façade. Don't miss the chance to climb up onto the roof and enjoy the spectacular views of the city between the Gothic spires. Inside the cathedral pictures are supposedly prohibited; however, the attendants rarely stop anyone doing so. Duomo is reachable by subway, lines MM1 or MM3, Duomo Station, or with many buses and trams. Roof open daily 9 AM - 5:30 PM (€6 for the stairs, €10 for the lift).
Saint Mary of the Graces ('Santa Maria delle Grazie') ? Houses the famous Last Supper ('Cenacolo Vinciano') by Leonardo da Vinci. It is best to reserve tickets a few months before the visit. Canceled reservations are sold from 8:15AM every morning (if there are any, best to show up in person). Tickets can be be reserved by phone (02.8942.1146) or online . Reachable by trams 20-24-29-30 or by subway, lines MM1 and MM2 Cadorna Station, or MM1 Conciliazione station.
Saint Ambrose, in Piazza San Ambrogio. A beautiful and huge Byzantic/Romanic church which was almost destroyed by allied bombing in World War 2, although some of its Byzantic mosaics are well preserved. Reachable by subway: MM2 Sant'Ambrogio.
Saint Maurice ? A must-see! A stunning fully frescoed Renaissance church. Most of the paintings are the work of Bernardino Luini.
San Lorenzo (Saint Lawrence)? a lovely 4th century basilica, famous for its beautiful courtyard, with Roman-age columns and statue of the emperor Constantine. The church can be reached by tram, or the Missori metro station.
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