Milano, Italy
Via Torino
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+3902874683
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Place of great spirituality
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Beautiful on the outside but unfortunately they have weird visiting hours, so i never got to see the inside of the church.
It is a magnificent church located in the heart of Milan, near Piazza Duomo. It is the only one in the world to remember San Satiro, elder brother of Sant'Ambrogio, which is represented inside in a splendid painting. The interior creates a sense of pleasant astonishment, alternating lights and shadows with paintings and scrolls, and, behind the altar, an apse seems to stand out, well complemented by columns and decorations. However, when one proceeds towards the altar, one realizes that one cannot pass, since there is little less than a meter of space: the apse is, in reality, an optical illusion, an illusory perspective and does not exist . This illusion was created by Donato Bramante, one of the greatest Italian architects, who used the reduced space of the church to create the fake apse which measures 97 centimeters instead of 9 meters and 70 planned in the original project. It is very beautiful to remain in the silence of the church and admire, in the light of candles, the images and the faith of the people who alternate in the visit and in the prayers. It is thus possible to enjoy a moment of reflection in the heart of a city where life is conditioned by the fast pace of business.
nice little visit and an optical illusion. was made because the church wanted to make an extension which was denied. the architect responded with an optical illusion to make it look bigger. not easy to find. its behind some shops (next to a foot locker).
A beautiful church in Milan
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