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 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.