Chiesa di San Fedele
Chiesa di San Fedele
4.5
Architectural BuildingsChurches & Cathedrals
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Monday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday
7:30 AM - 4:30 PM
Wednesday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Thursday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Friday
7:30 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday
10:00 AM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
10:00 AM - 8:00 PM
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Neighbourhood: Centro Storico
The pulsating core of Milan is in Centro. Duomo Square is enclosed by the gothic cathedral, the historic icon of Milan. However, shopping is what draws most crowds to this area. The classy and versatile Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II with luxury boutiques and high quality restaurants will turn any shopping or lunch expedition into a royal experience. Head to the rooftop of the flagship La Rinascente to enjoy the view of the animated square with a panorama of the Duomo. The Corso Vittorio Emanuele II is the street for high-end shopping. Brands of all kinds and street artists attract the attention of all visitors; while at Via Santa Radegonda 16, Luini Panzerotti is a much appreciated street food shop providing unimaginable culinary experiences. If shopping takes its toll on you, consider visiting Castello Sforzesco, a 15th century castle housing several museums. Those looking to relax can go to Parco Sempione, where nature provides respite from the energy of this dynamic and international city.
How to get there
  • Duomo • 5 min walk
  • Montenapoleone • 6 min walk
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JRMADA
United States3,377 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2022
This is a nice church, but a bit different. The altar was fenced in with a gate. It is small, but very nice looking inside, and plain and ordinary outside. The exterior looks less like a church and more like a courthouse. If you are not focused, you will walk right by it and not notice it.
Written 1 November 2022
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Paul Legate
United Kingdom20,389 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2020 • Solo
At the north eastern side of Piazza San Fedele is Chiesa di San Fedele which is one of the most significant examples of Counter-Reformation architecture. The church was built in 1569 by Pellegrino Tibaldi for the Society of Jesus. The church is hugely appealing and is of incredible historic value, unfortunately I was not able to go inside during my visit in July 2020. Chiesa di San Fedele is not an absolute must-see but it is worth viewing whilst in the area of Piazza della Scala as it is only a couple of minutes walk away.
Written 25 January 2021
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Agnieszka
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2019 • Solo
Super, friendly people, interesting place, worth visiting. No money spent. One of more interesting churches in Italy.
Written 30 November 2019
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differentname
Woodbridge, CT2,597 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2019
Powerful in design and powerful in religious sentiment.

Located close to the Scala Opera house/Theater and Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.
Beautiful façade designed by Pellegrino Tibaldi in1559 completed in 1835. Notable artworks include Pietà, St. Ignatius, Transfiguration, and a Sacred Heart.

It looks like it has been recently restored on the exterior as it, simply, shines.....
Written 26 October 2019
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stinkwink
Sydney, Australia7,389 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jun 2019
At first sight, the Renaissance Mannerist style Church of Saint Fidelis didn't look like any different than the other numerous churches in Milan. Perhaps I visited it only because of the story that I read. Alessandro Manzoni favored this a Jesuit church that finally was a cause of his death. Leaving the church, missed his steps on the stairs, fell, hit his head, and a few months later on passed away because of that injury. If I would be profane, I could say, if he would be less religious, would have a longer life.
When I stepped in, something immediately seized my attention. There were many (I think twelve) confessional booths, all of them different than the others, all of them elaborately carved, each decorated with four panels with biblical scenes, two at the top and two at the front. All of them are a masterpiece, created between 1596 and 1603 by the brothers Taurinos. The pulpit carved by Daniele Ferrari also a gem.
Probably wasn't fair to the other artworks, but first I didn't pay too much attention to them because the confessional booths wholly enchanted me. Later, I started investigating the other features of the interior, that is adorned with different artworks that include a St. Ignatius by Giovanni Battista Crespi a Pietà by Simone Peterzano, a Transfiguration by Bernardino Campi, and a "Sacred Heart" by Lucio Fontana. And this is where I’d like to stop. The altar of the Chapel of the Guastalla designed by Pellegrino Tibaldi is a Baroque style officially, but if I am looking at the two angels holding the broken columns, I feel it is pure mannerism. It is next to the front door of the vestibule, and this artwork immediately caught my attention. It is so strange, so different, and I was utterly mesmerized by the look at this image. I didn't understand, and it confused me. I was attracted and repelled. I found it inappropriate, but I also felt it was worth coming to the temple alone for this work. There was no painting, no statue, no relief, or is it after all? I still can't determine where to place this work. After reading the booklet next to it, which also gave the artist's name, Lucio Fontana, I began to understand. There are no holes or cuts in it, but it uses so little color that it creates an almost monochrome effect. The picture is made up of 28 ceramic tiles,(maybe it explains the lack of slashes and holes) and the Baroque chapel built by Pellegrino Tibaldi, provides the perfect frame for it.
San Fedele is my favorite church. Go and see; maybe you will feel the same.
Written 1 September 2019
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Michael K
995 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
This church is not that ornate even though it has a cavernous interior. Yet it imposes a sense of awe with its stately marble (don't know if it is real marble) columns. There are adequate religious art to focus your attention without being overwhelming. Quite a hidden gem.
Written 9 June 2019
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Finbarr F
Dublin10 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2019 • Couples
very good and informative guide in the museum.interesting art work.also offers a pleasant respite from the city
Written 22 May 2019
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Arietta183
Athens, Greece642 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
The elegant church of San Fedele stands right in the heart of Milan, just opposite the famous La Scala and next to Palazzo Marino , home of the city’s municipal administration. It’s the Jesuits’ church in Milan and offers a chance for a short artistic tour to its museum and crypt. Most of all, worth visiting is the lovely Ballerinas’ Chapel with its moving history: when the opera La Scala was built in the site of the former Church Santa Maria alla Scala, the painting of Madonna con Bambino was moved to the Church of San Fedele. Ever since, all famous ballerinas from the Opera house would go to San Fedele in order to pray in front of the painting and so the chapel was named in honor of them. A beautiful detail is the silver casts of pointe shoes on the walls. Finally, the crypt houses some pieces of medieval as well as modern art.
Written 28 March 2019
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mpd
Boston, MA1,056 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Mar 2019 • Couples
When I see a church, I always go in. You will most likely never be disappointed. This is a Jesuit church with some remarkable art work.
Written 27 March 2019
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stanmansurrey
Thames Ditton, UK3,506 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2018 • Couples
A 16th Century Jesuit church behind Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II in a piazza of the same name with a statue of the writer Alessandro Manzoni.
A single nave church with interesting works of art by Peterzano, Crespi and Campi.
Vaulted ceiling and a lantern cupola above the high altar.
Worth a visit.
Written 1 November 2018
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