Best places: Catholic churches in Lombardy

One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

Historic 16th-century church & former monastery with vivid biblical-themed artwork & frescoes.

Romanesque church with an ornate marble porch & a lavishly gilded interior hung with tapestries.

Romanesque 12th-century cathedral known for its circular shape & medieval frescoes, plus a crypt.

👍👍 Beautiful sanctuary. Very peaceful, strong marian and christocentric presence. Beautiful mosaic way of the cross, walking foot bathing through Holy Water, Holy fountain to bless yourself, bring holy water bottles to take water home. No personnel here when no events, so small chapel to our Lady was...

👍👍 This was the church where Saint Paul the sixth celebrated his first mass. Santuario di Santa Maria della Grazie, located in the central city of Brescia. I’ve been here several times and I would always get lost in the it’s amazing structure and would always forget to take a picture but today I took c...

Romanesque church with an elegant courtyard, plus a crypt where St Ambrose's remains are displayed.

Striking 12th-century cathedral with sculptures & frescoed interiors, plus a medieval bell tower.

Centuries-old church with a marble facade & ornate frescoes, plus a treasury of religious relics.

Elegant church dating from the 15th century, with regular services & an ornate gilded interior.

👍👍 Resting place of my Patron Saint, St Augustine. You will find Augustinian Monks here. There is a little plaque that tells you the original spot where his remains were found, this can be found on the right hand side as you enter the church. Definitely look to visit this church to pray at the resting...

Imposing, centuries-old church built in Romanesque style with elaborate frescoes & a crypt.

👍👍 Very authentic and moving. Loved the smell of conifers on the patio. Good place to rest and let the thoughts wander.

👍 Great place a must for Crema tour

Carthusian place of worship dating back to the 14th century, with carved altars & colorful frescoes.

👍👍 Abbiamo scoperto quasi per caso questa magnifica chiesa in una vietta del centro di Lodi. Si tratta di un vero e proprio gioiello del Rinascimento lombardo e tardo barocco. Dall'esterno ci hanno attirato degli affreschi protetti da una cancellata barocca in ferro battuto. Entrando siamo stati colpit...

👍👍 Il posto dove la mia vita ha avuto una impovvisa svolta. Il mio luogo Sacro. Piccolo santuario ma carico di spiritualità ed immerso nella Franciacorta.

Terracotta Renaissance church with elaborate Gothic interior, home to Da Vinci's The Last Supper.

Twin adjoining churches, with an older Romanesque structure beside the newer 15th-century building.