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Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio vs Teatro Alla Scala
La Scala Opera and Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio are both highly recommended by expert writers. Overall, Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio ranks significantly higher than La Scala Opera. Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio is ranked #9 in Milan with recommendations from 6 sources such as Michelin Guide, Frommer's and Let's Go.
Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
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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."
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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."
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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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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. "
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Teatro Alla Scala
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Via Filodrammatici 2, Milan
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Lonely Planet
"Giuseppe Piermarini's grand 2800-seat theatre was inaugurated in 1778... drama, when it's not coming off the stage is often generated in the two loggione (galleries)."
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Frommer's
"Italy's best-loved opera house is a Neo-classical dream, all kitted out with sumptuous red seats and boxes adorned with gilt."
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Michelin Guide
2 Stars
"Undoubtedly the most prestigious opera house in the world, its simple exterior gives little idea as to the magnificence that awaits within."
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Afar Magazine
"This opulent and legendary opera hall has hosted world premieres of some of the world’s greatest operas written by some of the world’s greatest composers, including Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, and Verdi."
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Travel + Leisure
"Whirl back the centuries at one of the world's most famous opera houses. During the day, you can get a guided tour of the opulent interiors"
Milan Travel Guide
July 7, 2021
