chiesa di santa maria degli angeli

This is a really lovely church and the paintings are beautiful ... just a short walk from the town center.

Lugano is a litte Paradise !!!The City is so charming, welcoming people with your naturalBeauty !!! Extremely organized and clean and full of amazing beautiful people !!!I loved it !!!And definitely I will go back there in a near future for another visit !!!

Worth a look into this church to see the vibrant 16th century frescoes of biblical scenes. Lovely walk to reach church.

This OLD church is nestled in with much newer more modern buildings surrounding it. It appears very plain and almost uninviting on its exterior, but you MUST go in! The church, which was originally part of a Franciscan monastery, is home to Switzerland's most famous Renaissance fresco. It covers the whole wall of the nave. It is called the "Passion and and Crucifixion of Christ" and the artists name is Luini. Although it appears to be one very large painting, it is actually several scenes combined together creating the idea of one huge painting. The church is located on Piazza Bernardino Luini, at the end of Via Nassa.

From the outstide, the Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angeli looks very unassuming, but inside is one of the most famous Renaissance frescoes in Switzerland, "Passion and Crucifixion" by Bernardino Luini. Among others are Luini's own take on "The Last Supper." The artist was a student of Lenoardo daVinci and is said to have worked with him directly. Another interesting fact is that the painter often paints himself (at various stages of his life) into his work depending on the subject. They are building a large cultural complex (I believe) right next to the church that seems out of context (and makes me a little sad), but stepping inside is like stepping into another world.

Sadly, during my recent visit, July 5-07, the church was closed and under renovation. Fences and like covered the front and main side. Peeking through the fences (as they weren't working on the weekend) I couldn't tell whether they were trying to save or destroy the lovely paintings on the courtyard walls and archways. New up-market stores are being installed, and the church will now abut a huge, sleek, marble and glass art museum. I believe the museum will be wonderful, but it's a shame to see two such different structures so close!

Well known for a fresco, painted by Bernardino Luini, this small church, located at the south entrance of Lugano, will let you in awe! Just nearby the LAC, the cultural center that will open in some months

Looking out of place because of its utterly simplistic architecture, the Church of St. Mary of the Angels (Chiesa di Santa Maria degli Angioli) along the shore of Lake Lugano is one of the most interesting, but overlooked, sites in the picturesque town. While nearby Via Nassa is brimming with shoppers, luxury labels, outdoor restaurants and colorful vegetable stalls, the little church is plain on the outside, but magnificent on the inside. Renaissance artist Bernadino Luini’s masterpieces grace the walls. His version of the Last Supper is reminiscent, yet very dissimilar from his contemporary Leonardo DaVinci’s version in Milan. One of the most striking differences is the position of the figure to the right of the Christ figure; those familiar with Dan Brown’s The DaVinci Code, will definitely consider the significance of Luini’s arrangement. To see my pictures of Lake Lugano and the church frescos, go to my website: http://savvysightseer.wix.com/savvy#!lake-lugano/c1m03. Without a doubt, a stop in the church should be a part of any visit to Lugano!

Gratefull surprise on visiting this small church but with some nice frescoes, specially the Last Supper made by da Vinci pupil Bernardo Luini. Who had the oportunity to see the original Last Supper in Milano will recognize Da Vinci strong influence and similar message of the moment, as concepted by Da Vinci. Also other nice frescoes can be seen in this church.

Wedged between some modern buildings, facing Lake Lugano, this church is a pretty little gem.Whilst its facade and exterior are unpretentious, inside the Church one finds several beautiful frescoes including two by Bernadino Luini who was a pupil of Da Vinci. The large fresco which covers the entire wall of the nave is considered to be Switzerland's most famous Renaissance fresco.This is a highly recommended sight in Lugano.

This lakefront church, surprisingly nestled between modern buildings & shops is covered within by beautiful frescoes by two masters, one of whom was a protege of Da Vinci. There is a semblance of the Last Supper on the far wall.

From outside it doesn't seem a nice church but as long as you enter and see Luini's fresco infront of you you will change idea. There are lots of other frescoes and it's worth a visit if you're in Lugano.

The mural by Bernardino Luini is one of the most incredible paintings I have seen in my life, period. To me it seemed as impressive as any of the most famous frescoes by Renaissance giants like Michelangelo, Leonardo, Botticelli... Even though the tourist office had already told us about its beauty, it surpassed all my expectations. When I walked into the church and say it I gasped, and then just stood there for minutes in silence, looking at it and absorbing its complexity and richness, mesmerised by it. I wouldn't hesitate to say that this fresco alone justifies a trip to Lugano, really. It is one of the great masterpieces of Renaissance art, and I cannot understand why it is not more famous.

the frescos in this old,old church are wonderful, quite a surprise in this little hidden gem. Higghly recommended.

Very insignificant church from the outside but the 16th century fresco inside is completely mindblowing- painted by a disciple of Leonardo Da Vinci- its colour and detail is incredible.