San Francesco Church

The church features a Latin cross layout with a wide nave, transept, and ogival cross vaults covering the presbyterial section while wooden ceilings span the nave.

Built in the second half of the 13th century under Cardinal Pietro Peregrosso's direction, the church initially bore dedication to Saint Mary before its current name.

The interior walls preserve fragments of 13th-century paintings that demonstrate the connection between Lombard and Roman artistic traditions of that period.

The Cardinal Peregrosso Association manages visits to the church, which maintains regular religious services and remains open for community functions.

The church retains one of the most complete examples of original Franciscan architecture in the Milan area, including both religious and residential structures.

Location: Pozzuolo Martesana

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Address: Piazza San Francesco

GPS coordinates: 45.51336,9.45022

Latest update: March 3, 2025 23:34