Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore

Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore
(Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore)
Façade of the basilica
Religion
AffiliationRoman Catholic
ProvinceMilan
StatusActive
Location
LocationMilan, Italy
Geographic coordinates45°27′44″N 9°11′40″E / 45.46222°N 9.19444°E / 45.46222; 9.19444
Architecture
TypeChurch
StyleBaroque
Groundbreaking417
Completed18c

Basilica di Santo Stefano Maggiore is a church in Milan, Italy. It was established in the 5th century. Originally dedicated to both Saint Zechariah and Saint Stephen, it was later dedicated to Saint Stephen only. Throughout its history, has undergone several reconstructions, expansion and restoration.

It is also called St. Stephen in Brolo (the historical name of the area) or St. Stephen's Gate (in reference to the postern of Santo Stefano, now no longer exists).