Chiesa di Santa Maria delle Grazie al Naviglio — Local services in Milan

Humble and unassuming church with unfinished, brick facade which I stumbled upon while strolling along the Naviglio Grande and the place we stayed at was close-by. The altar is beautiful, the columns and the vaulted ceilings as well but the stained glass all around is adorable. In this place there was originally a small chapel, dedicated to Madonna delle Grazie, whose depiction, considered miraculous, was housed there. It was later destroyed and a bigger church was built in its place but it burnt in a fire and was later restored. Subsequently, in the beginning of the 20th century, it was enlarged in order to accept more worshippers. Pay a visit but respect the people who pray inside as it is not a...

Beautifull glass windows. Only three stars, because I attended a service. They served an eucharistia/offertoria, I joined the line too. The priests asked me in a strict manner "are you a catholic". I said I am christian and he gave me the hostia. However I left the church, feeling I was not welcomed. I am a christian lutheran and I believe in the same God. In His eyes, we are all equal. Ps. I always attend a service when abbroad, if I run in to one. Last fall in Vienna a totally different experience. They served "bread" and wine, and the priest was very friendly, not saying anything, but...

That screen placed on the scaffolding during renovation is pure disgrace and a spit into the face of visitors. Shame on you Milano! Not to mention full litter bags on the street, immigrants with "mobile" shops selling some rubbish, or others just walking by (literally every minute) and intrusively offering other rubbish (powerbanks roses, cogarettes), even when you sit in restaurant (but at...