San Sepolcro, Milan Explained

Building Name:Church of San Sepolcro
(Chiesa di San Sepolcro)
Location:Milan, Italy
Geo:45.4631°N 9.1853°W
Religious Affiliation:Catholic
Province:Milan
Functional Status:Active
Architecture:yes
Architecture Type:Church
Architecture Style:Romanesque
Groundbreaking:1030
Year Completed:1897

Chiesa di San Sepolcro is a church in Milan, Italy. It was originally built in 1030, but has undergone multiple revisions.[1] The church is located at Piazza San Sepolcro in the historic center of Milan.The latest interior restoration was in 1713–1719, while the present Neo-Romanesque facade was completed in 1894–1897, under the designs of Gaetano Moretti and Cesare Nava.[1] The Bramantino frescoes were moved from the portal to the inside of the church. Other works inside are attributed to Francesco Maria Richini and Carlo Bellosio.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chiesa di San Sepolcro. Provincia di Milano – Settore Turismo. Italian. 16 March 2012. 4 March 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304091914/http://www.visitamilano.it/turismo/arte_storia/index.html?id=2983&idbonsainode=7&urlp=Chiesa_di_San_Sepolcro_2983. dead.