This remarkable altar was made by Volvinio, and it was donated to the church in 830 by archbishop Angilberto II. The altar is shaped in the form of a sarcophagus. On the front, it depicts episodes from the life of Christ, and on the sides, the life of Saint Ambrose. It was in fact a cladding for a porphyry sarcophagus containing the bodies of Saints Ambrose, Gervasio and Protasio.

ADDRESS: Piazza Sant'Ambrogio, 15 - 20123 Milan

TICKETS INFORMATION: Admission free

PHONE: 02 86450895

EMAIL: santambrogio@chiesadimilano.it