Saint Basilica Ambrose in Milan is one of the oldest churches in this city. It was built at the will of this saint between 379 and 386 in the district where Roman Christians murdered during the persecution were buried. She was dedicated to the martyrs and was called Basilica Martyrium. However, after St. Ambrose's name was changed to the current one.
The altar of St. Ambrose is a real masterpiece of goldsmiths in the Carolingian era in gold, decorated with silver, enamel and precious stones. The temple's artistic interior consists of both pre-Romanesque elements as well as animal and floral motifs.
Originally, the basilica was built of colorful bricks, stone and white plaster - a poor building block of local origin. The temple received its final appearance at the end of the 11th century, when it was rebuilt in accordance with the canons of Roman architecture at the behest of Bishop Anselm. The current basilica was built on the same plan and consists of three naves with apses, which is preceded by a quadrangular courtyard surrounded by cloisters. The basilica is the only preserved building presenting the Lombard style, because other buildings erected in this style have been destroyed or thoroughly rebuilt.
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