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Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
One of Italy’s oldest churches
One of the oldest churches in Italy, behind the Roman columns on Corso di Porta Ticinese.
Our take
- Early Christian chapel
- Roman columns
- 1884 organ
- Address
- Corso di Porta Ticinese 35, 20123 Milano
Navigli, Milan - Phone
- +39 02 8940 4129
- Website
- sanlorenzomaggiore.com
About Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore
San Lorenzo Maggiore, on Corso di Porta Ticinese, is one of the oldest churches in Milan and in Italy, standing behind the Colonne di San Lorenzo. Inside, look for the early Christian Chapel of Sant’Aquilino and the great organ built in 1884 by Pietro Bernasconi. Open Monday to Friday, 8am–12.30pm and 3–6.30pm; weekends 9am–1pm and 3–7pm.
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Basilica di San Lorenzo Maggiore before you go.
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