San Crisogono

The basilica features 22 granite columns in the nave, a 12th-century bell tower, and a cosmatesque floor adorned with intricate geometric patterns.

Built around 401 AD under Pope Sylvester I, the church underwent major renovations in 1123 by John of Crema and in 1626 by Giovanni Battista Soria.

The shrine functioned as the national church for Sardinian and Corsican residents in Rome, maintaining strong connections with these Mediterranean communities.

Visitors can access the remains of the original 4th-century church structure through a staircase located in the sacristy beneath the current building.

Archaeological excavations revealed 2nd-century brickwork in the apse area, indicating the church was converted from a high-status private Roman house.

Location: Rome

Inception: 5 century

Architects: Giovanni Battista Soria

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Address: 44 44 piazza Sidney Sonnino, 44 - Roma 00153 Roma 00153 Roma

Phone: +39065818225

Email: sancrisogono@vicariatusurbis.org

Website: http://diocesidiroma.it/phpenti/ente/?ID=4

GPS coordinates: 41.88910,12.47373

Latest update: May 11, 2025 04:24