Certosa di Garegnano

The Certosa di Garegnano, also known as the Garegnano Charterhouse, is a fantastically preserved centuries old monastery. The monastery from 1349 is a bit of a hidden gem in the northwestern corner of Milan, which can be reached by taxi or public transportation. It was originally founded by Giovanni Visconti who was then the bishop and ruler of the city. 

The inside of the monastery is covered in beautiful frescos, which are paintings on the walls and ceilings from the 16th and 17th century made by famous Italian painters portraying various biblical scenes. Due to the impressive artistry it’s often referred to as the Sistine Chapel of Milan. It’s a stunning place of reflection where people can sink into their thoughts for hours contemplating the Christian imagery that they are seeing.