Columns of San Lorenzo

Colonne di San Lorenzo or Columns of San Lorenzo is a group of ancient Roman ruins, located in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in the center of Milan. The colonnade consists of 16 high Corinthian columns facing the open square of the square in front of the church. The columns were moved to this place in the 4th century. Most likely they were obtained from a pagan temple or from a public bath built by Emperor Maximian. Their origin dates to the third century. Since 1935, the space between the columns and the church is not built-up. There is a park at the back of the basilica.