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Pinacoteca AmbrosianavsBasilica di Sant'Ambrogio
Both are praised by expert reviewers. Overall, Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio is the choice of most writers compared to Ambrosiana Library & Picture Gallery. Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio is ranked #6 in Milan with praise from 6 publications such as Lonely Planet, Let's Go and Time Out.
Pinacoteca Ambrosiana
Fodor's
Frommer's
Lonely Planet
Time Out
Michelin Guide
Afar Magazine
U.S. News & World Report Frommer's
Piazza Pio XI, 2, 20123 Milan
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Fodor's "A wealth of charmingly idiosyncratic items on display include 18th-century scientific instruments and gloves worn by Napoleon at Waterloo." Full review
Frommer's "Much to the appreciation of art lovers who waited through the late 1990s for the museum to reopen, this exquisite collection is housed in newly restored galleries." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"Europe’s first public library, built in 1609, the Biblioteca Ambrosiana was more a symbol of intellectual ferment than quiet scholarship." Full review
Time Out "Founded in 1609 by Cardinal Federico Borromeo, this 400-year-old project began life as one of the first ever public libraries." Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"The palace of Cardinal Federico Borromeo has one of the world's richest libraries, and an art gallery founded on the collections of the Cardinal." Full review
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Plus a fascinating Basket of Fruit Still Life by Caravaggio.
Afar Magazine "The Ambrosiana Library is an oasis for book lovers." Full review
U.S. News & World Report6.0
"The Biblioteca and Pinacoteca Ambrosiana holds a vast collection of artwork, most of which were donated by a single person." Full review
Frommer's "Founded in 1609 to display the private collections of the pious Cardinal of Milan Federico Borromeo, this gallery is housed in the world’s second-oldest public library (after the Bodleian in Oxford, U" Full review
Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio Fodor's Frommer's Lonely Planet Time Out
Let's Go Michelin Guide Frommer's
Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 15, 20123 Milan
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Fodor's "Milan's bishop, Saint Ambrose (one of the original Doctors of the Catholic Church), consecrated this church in AD 387." Full review
Frommer's "From the basilica that he constructed on this site in the 4th century A.D.... Saint Ambrose had a profound effect on the development of the early church." Full review
Lonely Planet Top Choice
"St Ambrose, Milan’s patron saint and one-time superstar bishop, is buried in the crypt of the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio, which he founded in AD 379." Full review
Time Out "Its capitals feature biblical scenes and mythical beasts symbolising the struggle between Good and Evil." Full review
Let's Go "Sant’Ambrogio also has a few skeletons in its closet, and by that we mean entombed bodies of several saints and martyrs in the crypts. " Full review
Michelin Guide 3 Stars
"A magnificent example of Lombard Romanesque style, this basilica, founded by Saint Ambrose in the 4C, is preceded by a superb atrium." Full review
Frommer's "It has a striking atrium, lined with columned porticos and opening on the side to the brick facade, with two ranks of loggias and, on either side, a bell tower." Full review
