San Cristoforo sul Naviglio Church, Gothic church at Naviglio Grande canal, Milan, Italy
San Cristoforo sul Naviglio is a church building with Gothic elements along the Naviglio Grande canal in Milan. The structure comprises two connected buildings featuring a rose window and an ornate brick portal.
The original Romanesque building was reconstructed in the 13th century during the Naviglio Grande excavation and received Gothic additions in the mid-14th century. The two structures were merged in 1625, combining the older church with a ducal chapel commissioned by Gian Galeazzo Visconti.
The chapel displays the Visconti family coat of arms and holds frescoes showing the enthroned Madonna with saints and a crucifixion scene. These religious images shape the interior and tell of the family's connection to the church.
The building stands directly along the Naviglio Grande canal and is accessible on foot or via water routes. The church maintains regular visiting hours and offers good accessibility for visitors exploring the neighborhood around the waterway.
The two buildings were physically joined only in 1625, even though they stood side by side for centuries before. This late merger combines an older church with a younger ducal chapel within a single complex.
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