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Standing on the Via del Corso, why is this grand Chiesa dei Santi Ambrogio e Carlo facing away from us? It’s almost as if it has turned its back on the bustling street. Well, let me tell you, this basilica has a fascinating tale to tell, a story that intertwines with the very soul of Milan. The Chiesa dei Santi Ambrogio e Carlo, you see, stands as a tribute to the patron saints of Milan, Saint Ambrose and Saint Charles Borromeo. Built in the heart of Rome, it served as the national church for the Lombards, reminding them of their beloved Milan. This grand project was initiated in 1610 to honor the canonization of Saint Charles Borromeo. It’s said that the design of the Chiesa dei Santi Ambrogio e Carlo drew inspiration from the grand Duomo of Milan, particularly the unique ambulatory that encircles the main altar. Now, look closely at those two colossal statues flanking the apse. They are none other than the very saints to whom this basilica is dedicated, Saint Ambrose and Saint Charles Borromeo, watching over us even now. Interestingly, the Chiesa dei Santi Ambrogio e Carlo holds a special relic, a piece of Saint Charles Borromeo’s heart, placed here in 1614. Imagine, a piece of Milan’s patron saint, preserved right here in Rome.

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