San Francesco Church

San Francesco is a Gothic church in Pozzuolo Martesana featuring a Latin cross layout with a wide nave, transept, and ribbed vaults in the sanctuary area. The main nave has a wooden ceiling while the altar section is covered with stone vaults.

The church was constructed in the second half of the 13th century under Cardinal Pietro Peregrosso's direction and was originally dedicated to Saint Mary. It later received its current name.

The interior walls display fragments of 13th-century frescoes that reveal how artists of that time drew from both Lombard and Roman traditions. These paintings still show visitors how people of the period decorated their places of worship.

The church is managed by the Cardinal Peregrosso Association and remains open for regular religious services and community events. Visitors should check in advance since opening times vary depending on services and religious observances.

The church preserves one of the most complete examples of original Franciscan architectural design in the Milan area, including both religious and residential structures. This combination of sacred and domestic buildings reveals how Franciscan communities were organized.

Location: Pozzuolo Martesana

Architectural style: Gothic architecture

Address: Piazza San Francesco

GPS coordinates: 45.51336,9.45022

Latest update: December 14, 2025 18:07