San Babila, Milan

Name: San Babila
Address: Piazza S. Babila, Milan, 20122, Italy
Telephone: +39 02 7600 2877

#67 among attractions in Milan

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San Babila is a Romanesque-style Roman Catholic church in Milan, region of Lombardy, Italy. It was once considered the third most important in the city after the Duomo and the Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio. It is dedicated to saint Babylas of Antioch. ()

Local name: Basilica di San Babila Architectural style: Romanesque architectureCoordinates: 45°27'59"N, 9°11'51"E

Address

Piazza S. BabilaCentro Storico (Duomo)Milan 20122 Italy

Contact

+39 02 7600 2877

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San Babila – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to San Babila?

Nearby attractions include Piazza San Babila, Milan (1 min walk), Teatro Nuovo, Milan (1 min walk), San Carlo al Corso, Milan (2 min walk), Palazzo Taverna, Milan (3 min walk).

How to get to San Babila by public transport?

The nearest stations to San Babila:

Metro

San Babila • Lines: M1 (1 min walk)
Montenapoleone • Lines: M3 (9 min walk)

Bus

S. Babila M1 • Lines: 54, 60, 61, Nm3 (2 min walk)
San Babila M1 • Lines: 60, 61, Nm3 (3 min walk)

Tram

Largo Augusto • Lines: 12, 19, 27 (7 min walk)
Piazza Fontana • Lines: 24, 27 (7 min walk)

Train

Milano Porta Venezia (22 min walk)
Milano Dateo (25 min walk)

Trolleybus

Dateo • Lines: 92 (25 min walk)
Viale Piceno - Via Archimede • Lines: 92 (25 min walk)