The Civic Archaeological Museum of Milan is one of the city’s most atmospheric cultural sites, housed in the former Monastero Maggiore beside the ancient church of San Maurizio. Its galleries trace the origins of Mediolanum, from its Celtic foundation in the 4th century BC to its transformation under Roman rule after 222 BCWikipedia. Visitors can explore Roman towers, the remains of a 1st‑century domus and sections of the late Roman city walls, preserved in situ within the museum complex. The collection spans centuries and cultures, featuring artefacts from ancient Milan as well as a notable section dedicated to Gandhara art, displayed in the museum’s basementWikipedia. With its blend of architecture, archaeology and immersive historical remains, the museum offers a vivid journey into Milan’s earliest past.
Milan ItalyCivic Archaeological Museum of Milan is located at Corso Magenta 15, in the historic Monastero Maggiore convent alongside the Church of San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, on the western edge of Milan’s city center at coordinates 45°27′56″N 9°10′43″E. This 8th-century Benedictine site features visible Roman walls, a polygonal tower, and medieval frescoes in its cloister, accessible via metro lines M1/M2 at Cadorna (10-minute walk) or tram lines 16/19. Nearby attractions include the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio with its ancient mosaics 400 meters south, Leonardo da Vinci’s Last Supper at Santa Maria delle Grazie 600 meters away, Castello Sforzesco with its museums 500 meters north, the Leonardo da Vinci Science and Technology Museum along Corso Magenta, and Parco Sempione green space, creating a rich cluster of Milan’s Roman, Renaissance, and monastic heritage.
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