San Sepolcro Church (Chiesa di San Sepolcro)
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San Sepolcro Church (Chiesa di San Sepolcro)

San Sepolcro Church (Chiesa di San Sepolcro)

Piazza S. Sepolcro, Milan, Italy, 20123

The Basics

The crypt of San Sepolcro Church was closed to the public for decades before reopening in 2016. Today visitors from all over the world come to view its 11th-century frescoes and religious relics and to see what so fascinated Italian genius Leonardo da Vinci.

Most people visit the historical church, which has been renovated more than a few times over the years, and crypt independently. The Milano Card includes discounted entry to the church and crypt as well as other city highlights, such as the nearby Ambrosian Library (Pinacoteca Ambrosiana) and the Museum of Scala Theater (Museo Teatrale alla Scala).

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Things to Know Before You Go

  • San Sepolcro Church is a must-visit for history lovers.

  • Audio guides are included in the price of admission to the church and crypt.

  • The church is wheelchair accessible but the crypt is not.

  • Note that da Vinci is not interred at the Crypt of Leonardo.

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How to Get There

San Sepolcro Church is located Milan’s historic city center, just a short walk from the Duomo. To get there by public transit, take the M1 or M3 metro line or tram 2, 3, 12, 14, or 16 to the Duomo stop. Some visitors complain that the church is difficult to find, so look for it behind the Ambrosian Library.

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When to Get There

San Sepolcro is the only church in the city to open exclusively in the evening, weekdays from 5pm to 9pm and weekends from 3pm to 10pm. The church and crypt are rarely crowded, so there’s no bad time to visit.

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Holy Relics of San Sepolcro

San Sepolcro Church holds a number of religious relics. In the center of the nave is a 14th-century sarcophagus said to contain a lock of Mary Magdalene’s hair and earth brought back from Jerusalem by crusaders. The crypt features the stone floor from the 4th-century Roman forum that occupied this site before the church, numerous medieval graves, and a detailed replica of Christ’s tomb surrounded by beautifully painted frescoes.

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Frequently Asked Questions
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