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Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

Saint Paul (Rome) - Facade

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Front of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Rome, Italy.

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Rome, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, cloister.

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

St. Pauls Outside the Walls, Rome, Italy.

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Rome, Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le mura), Holy Door.

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The apse mosaic of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Italy, created in 1220 by Venetian artists, depicts Christ flanked by the Apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew, and Luke. Near Christ's feet is a small figure representing Pope Honorius III, who commissioned the mosaic. Pope Honorius III, born Cencio More
Savelli, served as Pope from 1216 to 1227. Less

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Portrait of Honorius III - Detail of the apse mosaic of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (1220), Rome, Italy. Pope Honorius III ordered the mosaic and, following Roman Catholic tradition, is represented near Christ's feet. Pope Honorius III (1148–1227), born Cencio Savelli, was Pope from 1216 to 1227.

Front of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, Rome, Italy.

Rome, Saint Paul Outside the Walls, cloister.

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

St. Pauls Outside the Walls, Rome, Italy.

Rome, Saint Paul Outside the Walls (San Paolo fuori le mura), Holy Door.

The apse mosaic of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls in Rome, Italy, created in 1220 by Venetian artists, depicts Christ flanked by the Apostles Peter, Paul, Andrew, and Luke. Near Christ's feet is a small figure representing Pope Honorius III, who commissioned the mosaic. Pope Honorius III, born Cencio Savelli, served as Pope from 1216 to 1227.

Portrait of Honorius III - Detail of the apse mosaic of the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls (1220), Rome, Italy. Pope Honorius III ordered the mosaic and, following Roman Catholic tradition, is represented near Christ's feet. Pope Honorius III (1148–1227), born Cencio Savelli, was Pope from 1216 to 1227.

Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls

Rome, Italy

St Paul Outside the Walls, also called the Basilica of Saint Paul Outside the Walls, stands on the outskirts of Rome. Surrounded by a mostly modern and unremarkable neighborhood, the basilica offers a striking contrast with its grand architecture and deep history.

The Story Behind the Basilica

This enormous basilica is not the original structure. The ancient basilica, one of Rome's earliest Christian sites, suffered a devastating fire in 1823. What visitors see today is a careful and faithful reconstruction, completed in 1854. Despite the destruction, dedicated efforts saved several parts of the old interior. These rescued pieces have been painstakingly restored, allowing a glimpse into the artistry and devotion of earlier centuries.

Highlights for Visitors

Afternoon tends to be a quieter time to explore, as large tourist groups are less common later in the day. One of the most enchanting areas is the medieval cloister, which managed to survive the fire. Its peaceful atmosphere and historic details stand as a reminder of the basilica’s long past.

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Outstanding Landmarks

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Via dei Coronari

Rome, Italy

In the Middle Ages pilgrims on their way to St. Peter's had to pass through the Via dei Coronari in order to cross the Tiber at Ponte St. Angelo. The street got its name from the people who sold rosaries to the pilgrims. It follows the ancient Via Recta which led from what is today Piazza Colonna to the Tiber. In the 15th century Pope Sixtus IV initiated the construction of private buildings. Today, several houses dating back to the 15th and 16th century may be seen. House nr. 156/157 is said to have been the House of Fiametta, the mistress of Cesare Borgia.

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Colosseum

Rome, Italy

Known properly as the Flavian Amphitheatre, this most famous of Roman landmarks takes its name from the giant statue of the emperor Nero that once stood near this location. The amphitheatre was capable of seating 50,000 spectators for animal fights and gladiatorial combats. It was a project started by the Emperor Vespasian in 72 and completed by his son Domitian sometime in the 80s. The Colosseum when completed measured 48 m high, 188 m in length, and 156 m in width. The wooden arena floor was 86 m by 54 m, and covered by sand.;Expect a long queue and an even longer wait. You can skip the queue if you decide to take a tour, but if you don't want a tour, you can STILL skip the queue. If you walk to the entrance for the Roman Forum, you can buy tickets there which allow you to bypass the queues. You can also buy tickets online. There are lots of people offering tours in English just outside the entrance to the Colosseum. Inside you can take a tour (English, Spanish, or German) every 30 minutes or so for an additional fee. The tours are given by knowledgeable archeologists, but they don't take you to any areas you couldn't visit on your own.

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Santa Maria del Popolo

Rome, Italy

This is a treasure-trove of art. There are a couple of paintings by Caravaggio: "The Crucifixion of Saint Peter" and "The Conversion of Saint Paul" (in a dim alcove to the left of the altar, both at right angles to the viewer, with a machine wanting €2 to switch on the lighting) together with a sculpture by Bernini, frescoes by Pinturicchio and mosaics by Raphael. Part of the Dan Brown tour, this church featured in Angels and Demons, although the Vatican did not allow filming inside.

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Piazza Navona

Rome, Italy

The pride of Baroque Rome, was established towards the end of the 15th century, and preserves the shape of the ancient Stadium of Domitian. The buildings surrounding the square stand where the spectators once sat, watching the spectacle of the naumachiae (battles among ships). The square remains completely unspoilt by traffic and modern buildings. Today, the square is an immensely popular place to sip a cappuccino, shop, and watch street performers. Behind the piazza at the northern end, you can still see remains of the Roman athletic stadium well below the current ground level. Amongst the various monuments of the square, look especially for the two Baroque masterpieces by Bernini and Borromini.

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Casina delle Civette

Rome, Italy

This strange-looking, but delightful, building has undergone several transformations since its original construction as a rustic hideaway from the main villa in the park. It underwent a significant redesign in the early 1900s and again in 1917. The emphasis of the museum is on stained glass. The twenty rooms include 54 pieces of stained glass replaced, after restoration, in their original positions, 18 pieces of stained glass acquired and displayed on separate frames, and 105 sketches and preparatory cartoons for stained glass in churches in Rome.

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Ara Pacis

Rome, Italy

Ara Pacis is an altar to peace commissioned by the Roman Senate on 4 July 13 BC to honor the triumphal return from Hispania and Gaul of Augustus. It is universally recognised as a masterpiece. Following discovery of this work under a building in Rome, Mussolini built a protective building for it near the Mausoleum of Augustus, where it was reconstructed. A new building on the same site as Mussolini's was opened in 2006 and has been controversial. The mayor at the time said he would tear down the new structure. The basement of the new building features occasional exhibitions. You can see much of it from outside the building. Paying to go inside adds some background info, but not much more.

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Temple of Hadrian

Rome, Italy

The temple of the Emperor Hadrian was consecrated in 145 AD by Emperor Antoninus Pius. The remains of the antique temple were incorporated into a new building that served as the Papal Customs House. It was finished around 1690 and today accommodates the Stock Exchange (Borsa).

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Roman Ghetto

Rome, Italy

The Ghetto lies between the island in the River Tiber and the Theatre of Marcellus and includes Rome’s synagogue. It was established in 1555 as a result of a Papal Bull by Pope Paul IV that required all Jews to live in the area, considered one of the least desirable quarters of the city, as it was subject to constant flooding by the river. The area was originally enclosed by walls and gates that were only open during the day. With the end of the Papal States in 1870, the requirement that Jews live in the Ghetto came to an end. The walls were torn down in 1888 and much of the ghetto was demolished. However, there is still much to see, including walls of buildings that incorporate Roman ruins, and there are several good Jewish restaurants.

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Roman houses of the Caelian

Rome, Italy

Early Roman houses dating back to the 1st century, believed to be homes of early Christians. Well-preserved frescoes and a small museum.

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Casal Rotondo

Rome, Italy

Casal Rotondo is the biggest mausoleum on the Appian Way, at about the sixth mile. It now incorporates a small private villa, originally a farmhouse. It is not known for whom it was built. The wall of fragments next to it, constructed by Luigi Canina, has ruins referring to the Cotta family but this family is now believed to not be associated with the Casal Rotondo.

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Temple of Castor and Pollux

Rome, Italy

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Palazzo della Sapienza

Rome, Italy

This building housed the University of Rome from the middle of the 15th century until 1935. The splendid interior courtyard was created by Giacomo della Porta. The inside church of Sant'Ivo (see above) is one of the masterpieces of the architect Borromini.

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Basilica of San Clemente

Rome, Italy

A great little cathedral to visit, lovingly looked after by Irish Dominicans. There is an excavated older church below the medieval church you enter and a Mithraeum (temple to Mithras, whose cult was very popular with Roman soldiers from the 1st to 4th century AD) below that. The only place in Rome to hear the underground river that flows beneath the city.

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Catacombs of Domitilla

Rome, Italy

The Catacombs of Domitilla are considered to be the best preserved of all Roman catacombs. They are the only ones still to contain bones. Domitilla also has a subterranean basilica, much of which was reconstructed in 1870.

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Palazzo Barberini

Rome, Italy

This remarkable building, designed partly by Bernini, houses the National Gallery of Ancient Art, and includes some famous paintings by Filippo Lippi and Caravaggio, as well as Raphael's "La Fornarina".

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Palazzo Madama

Rome, Italy

This palace of the 16th century was erected by the famous Medici family. It was the residence of Cardinals Giovanni and Giuliano Medici, later Pope Leo X. and Clement VII. Catherine de Medici, Pope Clement VII's niece lived here until her marriage in 1553 with Prince Henry, the son of King Francis I of France. The palace is named after Madama Margerita of Austria, the illegitimate daughter of Emperor Charles V. Since 1871 it has been the seat of the Italian Senate.

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National Museum of Musical Instruments

Rome, Italy

Next door to Santa Croce. A collection of around 3000 pieces, although only a third of these are displayed.

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Orange Garden

Rome, Italy

Parco Savello is the name of the grounds and orange grove next to the Santa Sabina church at the top of the Aventino and also where you have one of the best views of the city. Families gather here to sit under the dozens of orange trees. The "Giardino degli Aranci" is also a well known spot for lovers at night. The best views are arguably from Janiculum hill, just across the Tevere (Tiber) river. Immediately below you, the Tiber snakes its way through the city, and directly beyond it you can see the lively medieval quarter of Trastevere. Beyond that is the majestic dome of St. Peter's Basilica, with the historic centre of Rome visible to the right.

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Santa Maria della Concezione dei Cappuccini

Rome, Italy

Built after 1631, the crypt of the church contains a macabre display - a series of chapels decorated with the bones of 3700 dead friars. The bones are glued to the walls and ceilings in bizarre and striking decorations.

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Temple of Antoninus and Faustina

Rome, Italy

Built in 141 AD and dedicated to the Empress Faustina; after her husband emperor Antoninus Pius died in 161 AD the temple was rededicated to the couple.

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