Basilica of San Giovanni Battista, Busto Arsizio

Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
The Prepositural Collegiate Basilica of San Giovanni Battista
Basilica of Saint John the Baptist
Location Busto Arsizio, Lombardy
CountryItaly
DenominationRoman Catholic
History
Founded1233
Architecture
ArchitectFrancesco Maria Richini
StyleBaroque
Years built1609–1635
Administration
DioceseDiocese of Milan
ParishSan Giovanni Battista
Clergy
PriestMons. Severino Pagani

The Prepositural Collegiate Basilica of San Giovanni Battista is a Catholic church in Busto Arsizio, dedicated to one of the patron saints of the city. Like the Church of San Michele Arcangelo, this building also stands on the remains of a small Lombard chapel about eight metres wide.

In 1948 the church was elevated to the dignity of minor basilica. The bell tower was constructed from 1400 to 1418, and is the oldest part of the church.

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