Santa Maria Beltrade Church

Santa Maria Beltrade Church is a Neo-Romanesque building in Milan with a rectangular layout that brings together the sanctuary, presbytery, and side chapels under one roof. The structure is supported by reinforced concrete and features modest windows that allow room for painted cycles on the interior walls.

The congregation moved in 1926 from its original location to this new site between Piazzale Loreto and Milan Central Station. The building was designed by the Beato Angelico School of Art, blending Art Deco with Neo-Romanesque influences.

The paintings on the counter-facade show the Candlemas procession with major Milan landmarks like the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio and the Cathedral. These artworks tell stories of religious celebrations that the community has honored over time.

The building sits on Via Oxilia in the Nolo district and is easy to spot from the street. The interior is compact, allowing you to walk through all areas without feeling rushed.

The design concept came from Monsignor Giuseppe Polvara, who founded the Beato Angelico School of Art in 1921 and created an unusual link between religious architecture and artistic education. This connection shows itself in the thoughtfully executed interior paintings that make the building feel like a complete work of art.