Basilica of San Simpliciano

The Basilica of San Simpliciano is an ancient Roman Catholic church in the centre of Milan, region of Lombardy, Italy: the church, commissioned by the 4th century bishop St Ambrose, is the second oldest known Christian church with a Latin cross layout. It is dedicated to Saint Simplician, who was Ambrose's successor as bishop of Milan.

Basilica of Saint Simplician
Basilica di San Simpliciano
Façade of San Simpliciano.
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
RiteAmbrosian Rite
Year consecrated3rd-century
StatusActive
Location
LocationMilan, Italy
Geographic coordinates45°28′26″N 9°11′04″E
Architecture
TypeChurch
StyleLatin cross plan, with a four-bay nave and two aisles.
Website
www.sansimpliciano.it
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