The Ossuary of San Bernardino is located in the southeast of the famous Milan Cathedral. Although the church is small, it is known for its ossuary, which is decorated with human bones on the inside and on the walls. The history of San Bernardino Ossuary dates back to 1210 when a hospital and a cemetery were built near the church. Later, due to the lack of space in the cemetery, a room was constructed inside the church to store the remains of the deceased. In the 17th century, the people of Milan built this Baroque-style church in memory of the innocent children who died in the plague at the beginning of the century, and redecorated the walls and vaults of the ossuary with a mosaic of skulls. The church was destroyed in a fire in 1712 but was later rebuilt and expanded. Opening hours are from Monday to Friday, 10:00-13:00 and 14:00-18:00. Accessibility services include wheelchair accessible parking and entrances. A must-see tip: when visiting the ossuary, please respect the deceased and do not touch the human bones.
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