San Francesco d’Assisi al Fopponino church

San Francesco d'Assisi al Fopponino is a modern church in Milan featuring an unusual asymmetric hexagonal shape. Eight diamond-shaped openings in the facade allow natural light to filter into the interior.

The renowned architect Gio Ponti designed this church in 1964 for a site with significant past use. The building rose on the grounds of a former cemetery that had served as a burial place for centuries.

The church displays works by local artists, including a large altarpiece and stained glass windows that shape its interior. These pieces reflect the connection between contemporary art and sacred space.

The church is located near the Fopponino area and is open to visitors. Plan your visit for morning or afternoon hours when the doors are unlocked.

Ponti designed details such as chandeliers and door handles specifically for this project and had them made by the manufacturer Olivari. These crafted elements show the care taken in planning every part of the interior.

Location: Milan

Inception: 1961

Architects: Gio Ponti

Architectural style: modern architecture

Part of: Ventidue chiese per ventidue concili

Website: http://fopponino.it

GPS coordinates: 45.46260,9.16262

Latest update: December 10, 2025 20:07