Religious Sites of Lombardy

Latest page update: 27 February 2025

By: Dion Protani

The most famous religious sites of Lombardy come in a range of categories from cathedrals to monasteries, abbeys and baptisteries. They can also be found not only in the major cities such as Milan, but also in scenic positions around the lakes.

In terms of churches, Lombardy can boast the cathedrals of Milan, Cremona and Pavia while for the next category of Basilicas there are the likes of Santa Maria delle Grazie, San Maurizio Maggiore al Monastero and the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, all of which are in Milan. Elsewhere in the region we find the baptisteries of Cremona, Lenno and Bergamo and the beautiful Certosa di Pavia.

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Lombardy
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Religious Buildings of Italy
Cathedrals of Italy

Milan Cathedral

Milan Cathedral, Lombardy

Certosa di Pavia

Certosa di Pavia, Lombardy

Cremona Cathedral

Cremona Cathedral, Lombardy

Santa Caterina del Sasso

Santa Caterina del Sasso, Lake Maggiore, Lombardy

Museo di Santa Giulia

Museo di Santa Giulia, Brescia

Santa Maria delle Grazie

Santa Maria delle Grazie, Milan

Chiaravalle Abbey

Chiaravalle Abbey, Lombardy

Pavia Cathedral

Pavia Cathedral, Lombardy

Sacro Monte di Varese

Sacro Monte di Varese, Lombardy

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio

Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, Milan

San Maurizio Maggiore al Monastero

Chiesa di San Maurizio Maggiore al Monastero, Milan

Cremona Baptistery

Cremona Baptistery, Lombardy

Abbazia di Piona

Abbazia di Piona, Lake Como

Cimitero Monumentale

Cimitero Monumentale, Milan

Lenno Baptistery

Lenno Baptistery, Lake Como

Bergamo Baptistery

Bergamo Baptistery, Lombardy

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