San Pietro in Gessate Church

San Pietro in Gessate is a stone and brick church with a pink and white marble facade in Renaissance style. The interior is divided by rows of granite columns with Corinthian capitals that separate the central nave from two side aisles flanked by decorated chapels.

Construction began in 1447 under architect Guiniforte Solari and was completed in 1475. The structure replaced an older church dedicated to Saints Peter and Paul.

The Grifi Chapel displays frescoes by Bernardino Buttinone and Bernardo Zenale showing scenes from Saint Ambrose's life. These works reflect the artistic investment that wealthy families made in their private chapels.

The church is easily accessible from outside with multiple entry points for visitors. The interior is well-lit, allowing clear views of the artworks and architectural details throughout the space.

The church was originally connected to a navigable moat linking to the Navigli waterway, which the Umiliati religious order used for wool transportation. This connection shows how religious and commercial activities intertwined in the city.

Location: Milan

Inception: 1460

Architects: Guiniforte Solari

Architectural style: Renaissance architecture, Italian Gothic architecture

Part of: Convento dei Benedettini (resti)

Address: Corso di Porta Vittoria

GPS coordinates: 45.46299,9.20150

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47