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Santa Maria in Strada Church, Monza
14th-century church originally on the road from Monza to Milan
Thus church takes its name from the road ('strada') that connected Monza and Milan. Formerly part of a Franciscan convent, the church was built in 1348 on the site of the monastery's old oratory.
Designed by Milanese architect Ambrosolius, the building was finished in 1357 in a Lombard Gothic style. A cloister was added later when the church became property of the Augustinian order. The choir, sacristy and bell tower were added in 1421.
The church was further changed in the 17th century when archbishop Carlo Borromeo promoted the construction of a new vault, and in the 18th century when the choir windows were transformed and the main altar decorated with marble and gilded bronze. It was also extensively restored in 1870.
At the cathedral museum of Monza you can see two frescoes from this church dating back to the second half of the 14th century as well as a sculpture of the Virgin from Santa Maria in Strada's façade.
Visitor comments
- "This is one of the best churches in Monza after the Duomo. Its facade is beautiful while internally one can feel a wonderful sense of peace and adoration." - Trip Advisor
When to come
The church is open every day from 07:30 to 12:00 and from 16:45 to 18:30.
