perhaps more fascinating and interesting then the Duomo. An interesting romanic cathedral with the crypt of St. Ambrogio. A trip to medieval age.
This is a beautiful basilica originally built in the 4th century. I believe the body of Saint Ambrogio, who built the church, is one of the oldest preserved bodies in Europe (something like that!). Be sure to check out the Devil's column outside the church. According to legend, Satan tried to seduce Ambrose into temptation. When Ambrose did not give in, Satan dashed his head against the column, piercing the marble with his horns. (The indentations are surprisingly low – Satan must have been a short guy.)
A beautiful, ancient church. Another "under-the-radar" church (Badilica) that should warrant more "attention" and care! It must be tiring to read of how magnificent these sites are -- but words do no justice!
The Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio is not as imposing as the Duomo but in its romanic simplicity just as inspiring. A must see .
Quaint church, very pretty inside. Picturesque courtyard, amazing frescoes inside. Just made it in time, it closes at 12.30pm sharp!
Having missed out on tickets to see the last supper we ended up here and were very impressed. The whole area was full of gems and this church has been delightfully restored.
The church, its courtyard and the area around it, were the most pleasant places we visited in Milan.
The original structure of a roman basilica, built after the will of Saint Ambrogio itself in the fourth century. Hardly damaged during WW2 bombings, it has been restored and it is now a gem in roman downtown of Milano.
We stumbled upon this basilica by accident on the way to see the Last Supper, and we were so glad we stopped. Its original construction dates to the 4th century, with pieces having been built after. There are old, crumbling frescoes, beautiful gold mosaics, a pulpit from the 1100s, and a crypt featuring uncovered skeletons. It's quiet and not very crowded, which is unusual in Milan. I've never been around anything so old, so it was a humbling experience.
One of the most ancient churches in Milan, it was built by St. Ambrose in 379-386.The church is mostly built in brickwork of different origins and colors, with parts of stone and white plastering. The current Romanesque church was begun around 1080. The nave dates to about 1128 and the rib vaults of the nave are from about 1140.