ST. AMBROSE CHURCH
INTRODUCTION
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St. Ambrose is one of the oldest churches in Milan!
You are standing before the basilica dedicated to the city's patron saint, which is a fundamental model of medieval architecture thanks to its...
EXTERIOR
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You can also enter the basilica from the back, next to the great portal of the Catholic University, but I suggest entering from the front by going down a few steps and using the portico before the...
INTERIOR
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You should know that Romanesque churches are usually poorly lit because they have very few windows: instead the large arches of Saint Ambrose's façade let in plenty of light over the central...
THE GOLDEN ALTAR
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Once you reach the end of the central nave, you're at the most sacred part of the basilica, which is under the octagonal dome: there is a fence surrounding the main altar before you. Unfortunately...
THE SAINT'S MEMORIES
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The Basilica of St. Ambrose is a famous example of Romanesque architecture and sculpture, but if you have time for a more thorough tour, you'll also discover other beautiful works.
Now go down the...
