Church of San Sepolcro

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2 Piazza Pio XI Milano Lombardia 20123 IT

It has been remodeled many times since its founding in 1030; the faÇade however, has been restored to its primitive Lombard style. A vast crypt, that extends the length of the church, is used for art exhibits.

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