Basilica di San Vittore

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The Basilica of San Vittore is a Catholic Basilica located in the centre of Varese, Italy. Built between 1500 and 1791, it is adjacent to the Baptistery of San Giovanni, erected in the 12th century. The Basilica is dedicated to San Vittore.

Construction began in the early/mid 16th century, probably replacing a previous Basilica built in the 13th century. The presbytery was the first part of the building to be constructed, with its construction commencing in 1500 and concluding before 1542. It was consecrated in 1542. The transept was built and designed by Pellegrino Tibaldi and Giuseppe Bernascone between 1580 and 1625. The façade was constructed between 1788 and 1791 by Leopoldo Pollack and was renovated in the 20th century by Lodovico Pogliaghi. The pulpits were designed by Bernardino Castelli of Velate.

The bell tower, built in a baroque style and designed by Bernascone, was constructed over a period of over 150 years, with its construction commencing in 1617 and concluding in 1773. It is 77 meters tall.

The interior was decorated in a baroque design, and its construction began in the 16th century. It was decorated by many of the most important...