Museo della Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio (Museum of the Basilica of Saint Ambrose), Milan

An exquisite repository of holy treasures dating back to 1949, this establishment's purpose is to safeguard and celebrate the history of the Saint Ambrose Basilica through an array of priceless artworks and liturgical objects.

Marvel at the displays, which include the dazzling gold and silver cross that was carried by St. Charles Borromeo during a thanksgiving procession in 1576 to mark the end of a catastrophic plague. Here, one can also lay their eyes on the original chapel and bask in the wonder of its ornate furnishings and breathtaking mosaics.

As you enter the Basilica, there is no admission fee, for it is a sanctified space open to all. However, should you wish to visit the museum, a mere pittance of a few euros is all that is required to partake.