Colonne di San Lorenzo

Coordinates: 45°27′30″N 9°10′52″E / 45.4582°N 9.1810°E / 45.4582; 9.1810
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Colonne di San Lorenzo
Colonne di San Lorenzo is located in Italy
Colonne di San Lorenzo
Colonne di San Lorenzo
Locationcentral Milan, region of Lombardy,
Regionnorthern Italy
Coordinates45°27′30″N 9°10′52″E / 45.4582°N 9.1810°E / 45.4582; 9.1810

The Colonne di San Lorenzo or Columns of San Lorenzo is a group of ancient Roman ruins, located in front of the Basilica of San Lorenzo in central Milan, region of Lombardy, northern Italy.

History

The

King Philip II of Spain, it was proposed to raze the colonnade to widen the route; Ferrante Gonzaga declined the suggestion.[2]

Up until 1935, the space between the church and columns was entirely occupied by old houses abutting onto the façade of the church itself. Indeed, the church complex was fully surrounded by old houses. Despite the plans to conserve this ancient urban fabric, the renovations led to the demolition of the old houses and the isolation of the monument on the front side. Following bombing during

Basilicas Park
now stands, allowing popular views of the Basilica.

References

  1. ^ [Sulle sedici colonne corintie antiche di marmo stanti in Milano, volgarmente chiamate Colonne di S. Lorenzo], Dissertation by Aimé Guillon, Milan, (1812) pages 4-15.
  2. ^ Succinte memorie intorno le sedici antiche colonne presso S. Lorenzo, by Carlo Amati, (1831), page 7.