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Historical Archive: Milan, Sant'Ambrogio Church of St. Ambrose south tower (Tower of the Monks) 9th c. most of current building probably begun late 11th c. atrium 1088-1099, restored 1631 apse enlarged late 12th c. north tower (Tower of the Canons) 1128-44, top 2 floors 1889, structural restoration 2013 ribbed vaults 12th c., eastern bays collapsed 1193-94 and rebuilt largely rebuilt early 13th c.; restored 1631; rebuilt 19th c. dome and wooden choir restored by Pellegrino Tibaldi (1527-96) most nave capitals changed 17th and 19th c. building severely damaged by bombs in August 1943, especially eastern end restored 1857, 1880s; partly rebuilt by Ferdinando Reggiori 1949; restored 1977 Exterior Atrium Interior Pulpit Treasury and Crypt Chapel of San Vittore memorial of Abbot Guglielmo Cotta (reg. 1235-1267) atrium pulpit canopy: Atlas