This journey through three historical settings brings us closer to the saint, the Basilica's origins, and its valuable heritage: the Aula Ambrosii, the Sacellum of San Vittore in Ciel d'Oro, and the Capitolino
THE STORY OF SANT'AMBROGIO
AND ITS MASTERPIECES
Tickets for the complete Ambrosius tour can be purchased at the ticket office and online.Admission to the Basilica alone continues to be free for worshippers and visitors. Groups must always book in advance, even if they wish to visit only the Basilica, respecting the liturgical schedule.
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AULA AMBROSII
The memory of Ambrose
The ancient Sacristy of the Monks has become the Aula Ambrosii, a space dedicated to the bishop of Milan. His story is told through the tangible objects that history and tradition have tied to his memory: his bed, his bowl, the relics of the martyrs, the silk of the golden altar, and the extraordinary inlaid slab from late Antiquity depicting the Lamb.
Inlaid slab with the Lamb
4th-6th century
Polychrome marble, Candoglia marble, and glass paste
Bowl of Saint Ambrose
Reliquary case: last quarter of the 14th century
Silver engraved with a burin
Bed of Saint Ambrose
Late Antiquity?
Ash wood
Silk from Bahram Gur
9th century
Silk, three-weft twill weave
Wood and iron
Inlaid slab with the Lamb
4th-6th century
Polychrome marble, Candoglia marble, and glass paste
Bowl of Saint Ambrose
Reliquary case: last quarter of the 14th century
Silver engraved with a burin
Bed of Saint Ambrose
Late Antiquity?
Ash wood
Silk from Bahram Gur
9th century
Silk, three-weft twill weave
Wood and iron
The bed of Ambrose
17 fragments of ash wood and a centuries-old tradition tie this unique artifact to the bishop of Milan. A program of future historical and scientific analyses will attempt to answer the questions posed by the bed of Ambrose.
SACELLUM OF SAN VITTORE IN CIEL D'ORO
The mosaic and portrait of Ambrose
A masterpiece from late antiquity, the small chapel of San Vittore is decorated with an extraordinary cycle of mosaics. The most striking of these is the oldest portrait of Ambrose. In this intimate and fascinating place, there is a unique interaction between light, art, and time.
THE CAPITOLINO
Stories of stone, gifts, and reliquaries to honour Ambrose's church
The Capitolino's two rooms, evocative remains of the late medieval monastery of Sant'Ambrogio, retrace the history and prestige of the Basilica from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance through stone fragments, reliquaries, and precious liturgical furnishings.
The Weepers
early 15th century
Painted Candoglia marble
Cross known as Viscontea
15th century
Chiselled silver
Urn of the Holy Innocents
15th century (before 1449)
Embossed and chiselled silver, translucent enamels
The Weepers
early 15th century
Painted Candoglia marble
Cross known as Viscontea
15th century
Chiselled silver
Urn of the Holy Innocents
15th century (before 1449)
Embossed and chiselled silver, translucent enamels
