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Battistero Paleocristiano (Ancient Baptistery), Milan

Milan's Early Christian Baptistery
View of the excavated baptistery beneath the Duomo. Photo © Ed Cormany.



Beneath Milan's famous Duomo lies the Battistero Paleocristiano, ruins of a Christian baptistery dating from the 4th century.

Although opinion remains divided, it is widely believed to be where St. Ambrose, Milan's first bishop and patron saint, baptized St. Augustine.

Names: Battistero Paleocristiano; Early Christian Baptistery
Address: Piazza del Duomo (enter through Duomo), Milan, Italy
Phone: 02/86463456
Metro: Duomo
Hours: Daily 9:30-5:15.
Cost: €1.50. Tickets are available at the kiosk inside the cathedral.

Location Map

Below is a location map and aerial view of the Battistero Paleocristiano. Using the buttons on the left, zoom in for a closer look or zoom out to get your bearings. Click and drag the map to move around. For a larger view, see our Milan Map or get our free Google Earth download.

Sources

  1. Fodor's Italy 2005.

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