Milan – City of Culture and Fashion: Part 3
Written by admin on 28 December, 2011 – 11:18 am -
Milan is a city I have a strong affection for. I studied there for a year and worked there for three. During that time my parents visited me on several occasions. They now share their experiences with you in the third and final part of the series.
The Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore is situated close to Porta Ticinese, where you can also see 4th century Roman columns. This whole area is well worth a visit. The Basilica of St. Ambrose, built originally in 379 is also an important church connected with this famous patron saint of Milan. The San Carlos Basilica close to the Duomo is another interesting church. However one which is virtually unknown to visitors is the church of San Bernadino, also situated close the Duomo in Piazza Santo Stefano. It was built in the 17th century on the site of a cemetery and is decorated with the bones and skulls of people from hospitals and prisons collected over a 400-year period. It is only open in the mornings so don’t be disappointed by arriving there after 1 p.m. We certainly would have missed this one if our son hadn’t taken us there. It reminded us of the skulls and bones in the Paris catacombs.
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