The Basilica of San Lorenzo is one of the oldest buildings still standing in Milan. When built, the basilica ആയിരുന്നു ഏറ്റവും വലിയ നിർമാണ പദ്ധതി the Western world has ever seen. When construction was complete, it was ഏറ്റവും വലിയ വൃത്താകൃതിയിലുള്ള church in the world, and it was the inspiration for Hagia Sophia. Today, the Basilica of San Lorenzo ഇപ്പോഴും ഒരു പ്രവർത്തന സഭ, ചില യഥാർത്ഥ സവിശേഷതകൾ still remain, though much of it has been rebuilt over the years.