San Marco in Milano in Città Metropolitana di Milano, Lombardy, Italy — Southern and Western Europe (Mediterranean)

San Marco

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2023

1. San Marco Marker

Inscription. Click to hear the inscription.

La chiesa viene fondata nel 1254 da Lanfranco Settala, priore generale degli Eremitani di Sant'Agostino, forse inglobando una costruzione preesistente dedicata a San Marco in segno di riconoscenza verso i Veneziani che avevano aiutato Milano nelle battaglie contro Federico Barbarossa. L'edificio duecentesco, con pianta a "T" articolata in tre navate, viene modificato a partire dalla metà del XV secolo con l'aggiunta di nove cappelle gentilizie sul fianco destro. L'interno, profondamente rinnovato in forme barocche tra il 1690 e il 1714, conserva importanti opere di pittura e scultura (secoli XIII-XVII). Dell'edificio gotico restano oggi soltanto il campanile e la testata destra del transetto. La facciata, realizzata dal Maciachini nel 1871, mantiene dell'antica il portale strombato e tre statue di santi del XIV secolo.

Nella vicina canonica soggiornò per tre mesi il giovane Mozart mentre Giovanni Battista Sammartini fu organista della chiesa. Il 22 maggio 1874 Verdi vi diresse il suo Requiem in occasione del primo anniversario della morte del Manzoni.

The church was founded

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in 1254 by Lanfranco Settala, prior general of the Augustinian Hermits, possibly incorporating an earlier structure dedicated to Saint Mark to thank the Venetians for helping Milan in its struggle against Frederick I Barbarossa. The 13th-century building, with a T- shaped floor plan and three aisles, was modified in the 15th century with the addition of new chapels on the south side. The interior, radically remodelled in the Baroque style between 1690 and 1714, boasts some important works of art and sculpture (13th-17th centuries). All that remains of the Gothic building are the bell tower and part of the south transept. The façade, designed by Maciachini in 1871, retains the ancient splayed doorway and three 14th-century statues of saints. The young Mozart stayed in the manse for three months and Giovanni Battista Sammartini was the church organist. On 22 May 1874 Verdi conducted his Requiem here to mark the first anniversary of the death of Alessandro Manzoni.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Churches & Religion. In addition, it is included in the Milan Red-Gray Stelae series list. A significant historical date for this entry is May 22, 1874.

Location. 45° 28.393′ N, 9° 11.279′ E. Marker is in Milano, Lombardia (Lombardy), in Città Metropolitana di Milano. It is in San Marco. Marker

San Marco Church and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2023

2. San Marco Church and Marker

is on Piazza San Marco, on the right when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: Piazza San Marco 1, Milano, Lombardia 20121, Italy. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Laghetto di San Marco / Pond of San Marco (here, next to this marker); Wolfango Amedeo Mozart (within shouting distance of this marker); Quartiere Brera (about 120 meters away, measured in a direct line); Palazzo Cusani (about 210 meters away); Luigi Porro Lambertenghi, Silvio Pellico (approx. 0.4 kilometers away); Federico Confalonieri (approx. half a kilometer away); Giuseppe Verdi (approx. half a kilometer away); Roberto Veratti (approx. half a kilometer away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Milano.

Also see . . . San Marco, Milan (Wikipedia). (Submitted on March 29, 2023.)

San Marco interior image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2023

3. San Marco interior

San Marco parish - historical list of pastors image. Click for full size.

Photographed By Andrew Ruppenstein, March 18, 2023

4. San Marco parish - historical list of pastors

This plaque is located inside the church, and is immediately visible upon entry.

Chiesa San Marco image. Click for full size.

circa 1910

5. Chiesa San Marco

Credits. This page was last revised on March 29, 2023. It was originally submitted on March 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 61 times since then and 15 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5. submitted on March 29, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.