Christian Milan (continuation)

The main attractions are:

  • Chapel of Saint Aquilinus (imperial mausoleum)
  • Relic of Saint Aquilinus made of silver and crystal
  • Byzantine sarcophagus of Empress Galla Placidia
  • Fragments of the 5th century B.C. mosaic “12 tribes of Israel and 12 patriarchs” “Christ among the Apostles”
  • Fragments of the amphitheater’s parterre in the temple’s basement.
  • Basilica of Saint Eustace, founded by Saint Eustace, Archbishop of Antioch, chairman of the I Ecumenical Council of Nicaea, relics of the Magi
  • Family chapels of the aristocrats
  • Remains of an early Christian cemetery
  • Milan Cathedral
  • Archaeological finds:

  • Basilica of Santa Maria Maggiore
  • Baptistery of Saint Stephen
  • Basilica of Saint Cecilia
  • Baptistery of Saint John at the spring
  • Crypt with the crystal relic of Saint Charles Borromeo, champion of the Counter-Reformation in Italy.
  • Treasury of the Duomo Cathedral:
  • Ark of the Apostles
  • Holy nail
  • Tickets are purchased separately.

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