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Basilica of San Simpliciano
Sight4.6 · 1 0974.4 · 168≈ 45 minFree entry1.2 km from the center
The Basilica of San Simpliciano in Milan's Brera quarter is one of four ancient basilicas founded by Saint Ambrose in the late 4th century. Dedicated to Ambrose's successor buried within, the church features a monumental Romanesque red-brick facade and an imposing interior. Its artistic crowning glory is the stunning 1508 apse fresco depicting the Coronation of the Virgin by Renaissance master Ambrogio Bergognone.
Highlights
- Founded by Saint Ambrose of Milan in the 4th century
- Renaissance apse fresco 'Coronation of the Virgin' by Bergognone
- Monumental Romanesque red-brick facade
- Tomb of Saint Simplician and early Christian relics
Opening hours
| Mon | 07:00 – 12:00, 16:00 – 19:00 |
|---|---|
| Tue | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Wed | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Thu | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Fri | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Sat | 07:00 – 19:00 |
| Sun | 07:00 – 12:00, 16:00 – 19:00 |
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