Experts' Choice Award Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
What the experts agree on
Founded by Saint Ambrose in the 4th century, this striking Lombard Romanesque basilica impresses with its columned atrium, decorative capitals depicting biblical scenes, and the saint's own tomb in the crypt below.
“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. ”
– Let's Go
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
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
National Geographic "Named for and founded by the city’s patron saint, the Basilica di Sant’Ambrogio was consecrated in 386 and rebuilt in the 11th century in the Romanesque style. The interior is packed with..."
Lonely Planet "Its beauty is rivalled by the Romanesque simplicity of mosaic-clad Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, a red-brick cathedral founded by St Ambrose, Milan's patron saint, in 379 CE"
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Lonely Planet "The feast day of Milan's patron saint, St Ambrose, is celebrated on December 7 with a special mass at the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio and the large Christmas fair "Oh Bej! Oh Bej!""
Independent "Stroll south-east down via San Vittore, grab a slice of pizza, followed by a tour of the astounding 4th-century Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio"
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Lonely Planet "Then stop at the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, burial place of Milan's patron saint"
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