Museo della Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, Milan
The Museum of the Basilica of Sant'Ambrogio, established in 1949, contains sacred finds relevant to the Basilica including mosaics and church furnishings. It was established to document the history of the Basilica through a precious collection of artworks and liturgical objects. The gold and silver cross which St Charles Borromeo carried in 1576 in a thanksgiving procession to mark the end of the plague is displayed here among other highlights such as the original chapel and some amazing mosaics.
Why You Should Visit:
Entry to the basilica costs nothing, but if you wish to visit the museum then you will pay just a couple of euros.
Mon-Sat: 10am-12pm / 2:30-6pm; Sun: 3-5pm
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Sight Name: Museo della Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio
Sight Location: Milan, Italy (See walking tours in Milan)
Sight Type: Museum/Gallery
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