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Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio vs Castello Sforzesco
Both are rated very highly by professional travelers. On balance, Castello Sforzesco scores marginally higher than Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio. Castello Sforzesco is ranked #4 in Milan with positive reviews from 7 reviews such as Condé Nast Traveler, Afar Magazine and Michelin Guide.
Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
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Piazza Sant'Ambrogio 15, 20123 Milan
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"Milan's bishop, Saint Ambrose (one of the original Doctors of the Catholic Church), consecrated this church in AD 387."
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"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."
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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."
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Time Out
"Its capitals feature biblical scenes and mythical beasts symbolising the struggle between Good and Evil."
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"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. "
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Castello Sforzesco
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Piazza Castello, 3, 20100 Milan
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"For the serious student of Renaissance military engineering, the Castello must be something of a travesty, so often has it been remodeled or rebuilt since it was begun in 1450."
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Lonely Planet
Top Choice
"Originally a Visconti fortress, this iconic red-brick castle was later home to the mighty Sforza dynasty who ruled Renaissance Milan."
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Condé Nast Traveler
"Splendid architecture and sprawling courtyards alone are worth the visit, though one of its main attractions is Michelangelo’s unfinished masterpiece, the Pietà Rondanini."
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Travel + Leisure
"This large 15th century castle now houses several museums and art collections, with offerings ranging from Medieval and Renaissance sculptures and masterpieces by Tintoretto and Titian."
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Michelin Guide
3 Stars
"This impressive castle was once home to the dukes of Milan (the Sforza) and now houses the municipal art collection."
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Michelangelo's last unfinished work: a must-see.
