San Giorgio al Palazzo is a baroque-style, Roman Catholic church in central Milan, region of Lombardy, Italy.

History

The church was founded around 750 by archbishop Natalis, and was modernized in Baroque style by Francesco Maria Richini in 1623. The façade, designed by Francesco Croce, was built in the 18th century.

San Giorgio al Palazzo

The most striking feature of the interior is the Passion Chapel, with panels and frescoes painted by Bernardino Luini in 1516. In the first chapel on the right is a canvas by Gaudenzio Ferrari.

San Giorgio al Palazzo

Notes

See also

Saint George: Devotions, traditions and prayers

Giorgio al Palazzo

Roman Catholic churches completed in 1623

8th-century churches in Italy

17th-century Roman Catholic church buildings in Italy

Baroque architecture in Milan

1623 establishments in Italy

Tourist attractions in Milan

San Giorgio al Palazzo