Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio

The Basilica of Saint Sant Amb Ambio was consecrated in 387 by Saint Ambrose, and it was later named after this saint. In the eleventh century, it was rebuilt in the Roman Romanesque style. It was the first church to adopt this style and so it became the model for this type of church for many years to come.

Basilica exterior, very original and curious. It has two red-brick bell towers, taller than the other, and a huge atrium, almost as wide as the entire church and containing several archaeological remains.

Interior of the Basilica, Stilicho Hung Sepulcher, a magnificent fourth-century sarcophagus with highly decorative reliefs.

The Basilica Catacombs contain the remains of three saints: Saint Ambrose, Saint Gervasus and Saint Protasus. They were all dressed from head to toe in elegant attire.

At the end of the south nave is the chapel of San Vittorio, a chapel built in front of the first basilica. When the site was still a cemetery, a small structure was built in honor of the local martyr Saint Vittorio. During the construction of the Basilica, the structure was added to the temple.

Although it was severely damaged during World War II, the Basilica's striking exterior and interior have been beautifully preserved. We believe this is one of the most interesting churches to visit in Milan.

Business hours:

Monday to Saturday: from 10 am to 12 pm (noon) and from 2:30 pm to 6 pm.

Sunday: from 3pm to 5pm.

Ticket price: free admission