The Basilica of Sant 'Eustorgio is one of the most important monumental complex of the city, was built in the fifth century by Bishop Eustorgio II, who built on the remains of amuch older building.
According to tradition in 1164, Frederick Barbarossa plundered the church, almost completely destroying it and taking a Roman sarcophagus in which were preserved thebodies of the three Magi.
Inside are frescoes of three-fourth century by Vincenzo Foppa .
According to tradition in 1164, Frederick Barbarossa plundered the church, almost completely destroying it and taking a Roman sarcophagus in which were preserved thebodies of the three Magi.
Inside are frescoes of three-fourth century by Vincenzo Foppa .
From locals adjacent the basilica, you can access to three underground rooms, the remain of the only Roman and early Christian cemetery found in Milan
Adress: Piazza Sant'Eustorgio, 1
Adress: Piazza Sant'Eustorgio, 1
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Good history lesson.
RispondiEliminanice church
RispondiEliminaWell, that sucks that someone stole the Magi corpses, but sounds like a pretty historic spot.
RispondiEliminaI'd love to just go wandering through the underground rooms.
RispondiEliminaamazing building
RispondiEliminaI've never heard of this, I didn't know the three magi were supposed to have been preserved?! I'd love to know more about that.
RispondiEliminaThe three magi were there huh? Well, pretty neat.. o.o
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