“A church inside a palace?” you might ask. Yes, you heard right! Here at the Parrocchia del Preziosissimo Sangue di Gesù, we’re standing in a former palace, the Palazzo della Senavra. This building has seen quite a journey, from a countryside residence for Milanese nobility in the 1500s to a spiritual retreat for Jesuits. It even served as a psychiatric hospital and a shelter for the destitute before finding its current purpose as the Parrocchia del Preziosissimo Sangue di Gesù. While the exterior still hints at its baroque past, the interior tells a different story. Step inside, and you’ll find a single, vast nave created by stripping away the palace’s internal floors and walls. Five smooth, concrete arches stretch across the space, supporting a unique double-vaulted ceiling. The church’s modern design is the result of a major renovation completed in December 2019. This renovation saw the installation of a new altar, pulpit, and pews, all crafted with a striking modern aesthetic. You’ll notice the beautiful marble baptismal font, a replacement for its smaller predecessor. The bronze statue of San Giovanni Battista, which once adorned the old font, now graces this new addition. The Parrocchia del Preziosissimo Sangue di Gesù stands as a testament to the ever-evolving cityscape of Milan, where history and modernity intertwine in fascinating ways.
Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno Monzese
“A timeless sanctuary,” the old woman whispered, her gaze fixed on the rows of marble within Nuovo Cimitero di Cologno