Church of San Sepolcro, Milan

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Church of San Sepolcro
(Chiesa di San Sepolcro)
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Façade of the church
Religion
Affiliation Catholic
Province Milan
StatusActive
Location
Location Milan, Italy
Geographic coordinates 45°27′47″N9°11′07″E / 45.46306°N 9.18528°E / 45.46306; 9.18528
Architecture
TypeChurch
Style Romanesque
Groundbreaking1030
Completed1897

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 crypt of the church. Chiesa ipogea Chiesa San Sepolcro Milano.jpg
The crypt of the church.

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.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Chiesa di San Sepolcro" (in Italian). Provincia di Milano – Settore Turismo. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2012.