Basilica of Santa Maria, Minor basilica in Gallarate, Italy.

The Basilica of Santa Maria Assunta in Gallarate has a single nave 89 metres long and 17.30 metres wide, with a dome 18 metres in diameter and 27 metres high. Its interior holds frescoes by Luigi Cavenaghi and stuccoes by Celso Stecchetti, and the high altar sculpture is by Odoardo Tabacchi. The 45-metre bell tower dates from 1454.

Construction of the basilica began in 1856 as part of a period of religious building expansion in northern Italy. This project responded to the spiritual and architectural needs of the growing community in Gallarate.

The basilica serves as a spiritual center where the local community gathers for worship and religious observances throughout the year. People come to participate in faith traditions and experience moments of personal devotion within these walls.

The basilica welcomes visitors during regular opening hours, and those interested in learning more can arrange guided tours in advance. Keep in mind that access may be limited during services or special religious celebrations.

The 45-metre bell tower dates from 1454 and belonged to the second church on this site, which was demolished in 1856 because it had become unstable. The present basilica, designed by Giacomo Moraglia and continued after his death by Camillo Boito, was built from 1856 to 1861, with the facade finished in 1870.