San Bernardo alle Ossa

The church of Sant'Antonio Abate was built in the 13th century on the site of a 4th-century temple. The present church, however, is a reconstruction from the Mannerist period (1582). The church has a beautiful 15th-century bell tower, restored by Luca Beltrami, and a terracotta cloister, dating from the early 16th century. In 1577 it was entrusted to the Theatines. The Theatines fitted out the cloisters and commissioned Dionigi Campazzo, one of the architects of the Ca' Granda, to rebuild the church in the Counter-Reformation style. A second decorative campaign began in the third decade of the 17th century.

The Waldensian temple in Milan was built between 1949 and 1952 to replace the old Waldensian temple of 1881, demolished in the first years after the Second World War to allow the opening of via Alberto Albicci. On the outside, the building is characterized by its facade, which comes from the church of San Giovanni in Conca (the 19th century Waldensian temple). The facade, dating back to the twelfth century, was restored to its original form with a neo-Romanesque restoration in 1879. The interior of the church is in modern style.

Unlike most Gothic cathedrals, which have two towers in front, Milan cathedral's silhouette has a unique shape, being covered in many small pinnacles. With about 3,400 statues, 135 gargoyles and 700 figures, there are more statues on this cathedral than any other building in the world. By climbing the stairs up to the rooftop you’ll experience a breathtaking view of the city of Milan and, on sunny days, the gigantic Alps. Visitors can also see the gold-colored statue of the Virgin Mary standing on the cathedral’s highest spire, also called La Madonnina.