Santa Maria di Caravaggio Church, Minor basilica and parish church in Porta Ticinese district, Milan, Italy
The Santa Maria di Caravaggio Church features Romanesque Revival architecture with a single nave in Latin cross shape measuring 93 by 33 meters.
The original wooden structure from 1902 was replaced by a permanent building designed by architect Cecilio Arpesani between 1906 and 1911.
The church crypt contains mosaics and a statue depicting the Madonna of Caravaggio with Giannetta, commemorating the Virgin Mary's appearance.
The bell tower, added between 1929 and 1930, houses six bells in C3 major diatonic scale, cast in 1949 by Carlo Ottolina foundry.
Pope John Paul II elevated this church to the status of minor basilica in 1979, recognizing its importance in Milan's religious landscape.
Location: Milan
Architects: Cecilio Arpesani
Architectural style: Romanesque Revival architecture
Address: Via Francesco Borromini, 5
Website: http://parrocchie.it/milano/smcaravaggio
GPS coordinates: 45.44425,9.18045
Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:19
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