Basilica of San Lorenzo, Milan
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The Basilica of San Lorenzo Maggiore is a Roman Catholic church in Milan, Northern Italy. Located within the city's ring of navigli, it is one of the oldest churches in the city, originally built in Roman times, but subsequently rebuilt several times over the centuries. It is close to the medieval Porta Ticinese and near the Basilicas Park, which includes both the Basilica of San Lorenzo and the Basilica of Sant'Eustorgio, as well as the Roman Colonne di San Lorenzo.
Quick Facts Basilica of Saint Lawrence, Religion ...
Basilica of Saint Lawrence Basilica di San Lorenzo | |
---|---|
Religion | |
Affiliation | Roman Catholic |
Province | Archdiocese of Milan |
Rite | Ambrosian |
Ecclesiastical or organizational status | Basilica |
Year consecrated | 402 |
Status | Active |
Location | |
Location | Milan, Italy |
Geographic coordinates | 45°27′30″N 09°10′55″E |
Architecture | |
Type | Basilica |
Style | Early Christian, Renaissance, Baroque |
Groundbreaking | 364 |
Completed | 18th century |
Website | |
sanlorenzomaggiore.com |
Close