San Martino, Minor basilica in Treviglio, Italy.
San Martino is a basilica in central Treviglio, with a two-story facade combining Baroque features and a 16th-century Renaissance portal. Inside, columns and a vaulted ceiling span over rows of wooden pews, creating a sense of ordered space.
The basilica was founded in 1008 on the site of an earlier sanctuary from the 5th century dedicated to the Savior and the Assumption. Later, a defensive tower dating from around 1000 was adapted and incorporated into the religious structure.
The name San Martino honors Saint Martin of Tours, the city's patron. The church interior shows how different generations of artists left their mark through works spanning several centuries.
The basilica sits on the main square of Treviglio and is easy to reach on foot when exploring the town. Visitors should note that the interior is best lit during daytime hours, like most churches.
The bell tower was originally a Romanesque defensive tower, only incorporated into the building in 1482. This conversion shows how medieval structures were repurposed for religious use.
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