The basilica was erected in stages beginning in 1340 until about the mid-15th century, and was intended as a monastery, which explains the large size plot on which it stands and the presence of a cemetery next to it.
The basilica was erected in stages. These stages were beginning in 1340 until about the mid-15th century. The basilica was intended as a monastery. A monastery explains the large size plot on which it stands. A monastery explains the presence of a cemetery next to it.