The Crypt of the Church of St. Sepulchre – Guided Tour

Guided Tour of the Ancient Crypt of St. Sepulchre with Restorer

As we approach the Church of St. Sepulchre, we already feel as if we are traveling back in time, and stepping back to the Lombard Middle Ages and the time of the Crusades… The very facade of the church, although rebuilt over time, seems to be defended by its two tall towers as if by two knights from a distant time! Founded as far back as 1030 with the name of Holy Trinity, the church was soon rededicated to the Holy Sepulcher because of the presence, since its foundation, of the crypt, a legendary, almost magical place, a copy of Christ’s holy sepulcher in Jerusalem. So let’s dive into the history of Roman antiquity and Christian religiosity, moving from the medieval history of the city to the Crusades, and discovering the great names who over the centuries have trodden the ancient stones of these evocative places, from Roman emperors to Leonardo da Vinci and St. Charles Borromeo!

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As of:

€ 23.50

Duration:

About 75 minutes

Meeting point:

St. Sepulcher Square, in front of the church entrance

*You are asked to report 10 minutes before the start at the designated meeting point.

A Crypt, a Restorer

In addition to the poetry of the place and the long history into which it takes us, there is also the fascination of science and restoration: it is a restorer, in fact, who takes us on this exceptional guided tour to the Crypt of San Sepolcro alone, in order to fully understand its vicissitudes and the recent conservative restoration in 2019. Erected in the “true center of Milan,” that is, on the site, at the intersection of Cardo and Decumanus, where the Romans managed trade in ancient Mediolanum, the Crypt has remained surprisingly almost completely unchanged and intact for so many centuries-more than a millennium of history! We have proof of this also thanks to the studies that the master Leonardo da Vinci himself conducted on its plan and conformation during his stay in Milan. Therefore, it will not be surprising to learn that there are numerous original wall decorations unveiled after its latest restoration, such as its starry sky, a memory of medieval symbology. A visit, therefore, that introduces us to the numerous symbols of medieval devotion, linked to the history of the Crusades and the cult of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem…

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Stages:

Crypt of St. Sepulchre

What awaits you:

Mode of visitation

  • Guided tour by Neiade Tour & Events conducted by licensed guides in Italian language
  • Skip-the-line admission ticket to the Crypt of St. Sepulchre
  • Neiade Card and stamps to accumulate to get a free guided tour
  • Radio headphones for better listening to our guide (guaranteed upon reaching 16 people)
  • Small groups of up to 25 people

To remember:

  • Please pay attention to the smooth, slippery floor and steps in the crypt and wear comfortable shoes
  • Please wear site-friendly clothing (shoulders and knees covered)
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You can cancel or move the reservation up to the 10th day before the visit; up to the 5th day before the visit 50% of the fee will be retained; from the 4th day before the visit, the reservation is considered definitely confirmed.

The visit is confirmed upon reaching the minimum number of participants. Otherwise the ticket will be refunded.

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