Basilica de Sant'Ambrogio
Built by Saint Ambrose, the patron saint of Milan, the original basilica dates back to the fourth century. The three saints' remains can be seen in a glass case under the main altar. The Sant'Ambrogio basilica (ninth-12th centuries) is one of Milan's finest churches, a monumental building in the mature Lombard Romanesque style, retaining its early Christian basilica plan based on the architecture of ancient Rome. The Chapel of St Victor (Sacello di San Vittore in Ciel d'Oro), at the end of the south aisle, is a vaulted funerary chapel built in the church cemetery in the fourth century.

Piazza Sant'Ambrogio
Tel: 02 8645 0895.
Opening hours: Mon-Sat 0700-1200 and 1430-1900, Sun 1500-2000.
Website: www.santambrogio-basilica.it

Il Cimitèro Monumentale (Monumental Cemetery)
A few blocks east of Stazione Garibaldi, the Monumental Cemetery, opened in 1866, may appeal to romantic souls, happy to leave the bustle and grime of Milan's quick and ponder Milan's dead instead. Much of the funerary architecture is excellent art nouveau, celebrating the passing of Milan's rich and famous, including Toscanini, novelist Alessandro Manzoni and poet Salvatore Quasimodo. The Palanti Chapel is more poignant, commemorating the 800 Milanesi killed in Nazi concentration camps.

Piazzale Cimitèro Monumentale 1
Tel: 02 659 9938.