Mausoleo imperiale di San Vittore al Corpo

The octagonal structure features eight internal niches divided by columns and incorporates gray marble walls with remnants of original geometric floor patterns.

Built in the 4th century during Mediolanum's time as capital of Western Roman Empire, the mausoleum likely contained tombs of the Valentinian imperial dynasty.

Archaeological excavations between 1950 and 1977 revealed 90 high-status burials, combining both Christian and pagan traditions from late Roman Milan.

Visitors can explore the mausoleum remains in the basement of San Vittore al Corpo church, which now houses the National Museum of Science and Technology.

The structure included an imposing fortified enclosure measuring 132 meters long and 100 meters wide, with semicircular towers at its vertices.

Location: Milan

Architectural style: ancient Roman architecture

GPS coordinates: 45.46269,9.17022

Latest update: September 23, 2025 14:19