San Giovanni in Conca

"Milan is a very pragmatic city. Not far from Via Laghetto, heading south, we can find a crypt in the middle of a road junction, specifically in Piazza Missori. It is the case of the crypt of San Giovanni in Conca, what remains from the previous Basilica built in the 4th century, rebuilt in the 11th century, destroyed by Federico Barbarossa in 1162. Reconstructed in the 13th century, it became a private chapel for the reigning Visconti. In 1531 Duke Francesco II Sforza donated it to the Carmelites and served as an astronomical observatory in the 19th Century. The Austrians deconsecrated it and it was closed by the French in the late 18th century. In 1949 was demolished but thankfully the crypt was preserved. The crypt is a great example of Templar heritage and Romanic style. It is said that it held the remains of the three Mages before they were moved to Sant'Eustorgio. It is possible to visit on specific times and dates, it is a good practice to check the website that I link here underneath. "