San Giorgio al Palazzo

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

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Church of Saint George al Palazzo
(Chiesa di San Giorgio al Palazzo)
Façade of the church.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
ProvinceMilan
StatusActive
Location
LocationMilan, Italy
Geographic coordinates45°27′39″N 9°11′02″E
Architecture
Architect(s)Francesco Maria Richini
TypeChurch
StyleBaroque
Groundbreakingc 750
Completed1774
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History

The church was founded around 750 by archbishop Natalis,[1] and was modernized in Baroque style by Francesco Maria Richini in 1623. The façade, designed by Francesco Croce, was built in the 18th century.

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.

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