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Basilica of San Clemente

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Jul 12, 2025 - Jul 13, 2025
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Basilica di San Clemente: A Journey Through Time

This multilayered basilica stands testament to Rome's complex history, featuring interlinked layers of architecture and culture.

Constructed between 1110 and 1130, the current basilica sits atop a 4th-century church, which is above a 2nd-century pagan temple and a 1st-century Roman house. It reflects various stages of Rome's turbulent past, revealing remnants from the Roman Republic and beyond.

Unforgettable Highlights

  • 12th-Century Apse Mosaic 🎨
  • 11th-Century Frescoes by Masolino 🖼️
  • Subterranean River Sounds 🌊

Accessible to all, the Basilica di San Clemente attracts tourists, families, and historians alike. Entry is paid, supporting your exploration of its layered narratives.

Interesting Facts about Natural History Museum Basilica of San Clemente

Three Churches in One

The basilica is a complex of three churches built one atop the other, showcasing layers of history.

Ancient Foundations

Beneath the church lies evidence of a Roman villa and warehouse from the Republican era.

Mithraeum Discovery

A 2nd-century temple to Mithras can be found underneath, complete with an altar depicting the god's legendary battle.

Location

Via di San Giovanni in Laterano

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