Santo Stefano Rotondo

The circular building features twenty-two marble columns surrounding a central altar, with two concentric walkways creating a harmonious circular pattern.

Consecrated between 468 and 483 by Pope Simplicius, the church underwent major renovations in 1453 when Pope Nicholas V reduced its original diameter.

The peripheral walls display thirty-four frescoes known as the Cycle of Martyrdom, painted by Pomarancio and Matteo da Siena in 1582.

The basilica opens to visitors through a portico with five arches supported by ancient granite columns topped with Corinthian capitals.

Archaeological excavations revealed a second-century Mithraeum in the basement, containing preserved decorations with false marble inlays from Roman times.

Location: Rome

Inception: 5 century

Architects: Bernardo Rossellino

Architectural style: Early Christian architecture

Length: 80 m

Width: 45 m

Website: http://www.vicariatusurbis.org/Ente.asp?ID=955

Address: 7 Via Santo Stefano Rotondo 00184 Roma

Opening Hours: March Sunday[-1]-October Sunday[-1] -1 day: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-13:00,15:30-18:30; October Sunday[-1]-March Sunday[-1] -1 day: Tuesday-Sunday 10:00-13:00,14:00-17:00; December 25,January 01 off; easter off; 2025 January 06-20 off

Website: http://vicariatusurbis.org/Ente.asp?ID=955

GPS coordinates: 41.88452,12.49676

Latest update: May 27, 2025 10:03