We began our third and last day in Milan exploring more of the neighborhood around the apartment.

The Santuario Parrocchiale di Santa Maria di Caravaggio can be found on Via Francesco Borromini, #5.  It dates from 1906, and was designed by the architect, Cecilio Arpesani.  The campanile was added in 1929, and was designed by the Milanese architect, Ugo Zanchetta.

The crypt of the sanctuary houses two much venerated statues: one of the Blessed Virgin, and the other of a young local girl, named Giannetta, to whom the Virgin appeared in 1432.  At that time, the area was covered with meadows, well outside the city that now surrounds it.  The Virgin told the young girl that she wanted a chapel built in her honor at the site.  A small wooden church was built first, and then, the church we see today, followed later.

Next up : We finish up our stay in Milan with a visit to Armani/Silos, and then, dinner at Belé Ristorante!

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