San Silvestro, Romanesque church in Old Town, Trieste, Italy.
The San Silvestro Church features a Latin cross layout with a central nave flanked by two side aisles separated by three-element colonnades and covered by barrel vaulting.
Built in the mid-12th century under Bishop Bernardo, the church served as Trieste's primary Catholic place of worship until 1784 when it transferred to Protestant congregations.
The church contains early 14th-century frescoes depicting scenes from Emperor Constantine's life and the Annunciation, along with a marble tablet showing the Last Supper.
The building stands near Teatro Romano and San Giusto Cathedral, with access through a Romanesque portico beneath the bell tower on Androna dei Grigioni street.
The church's bell tower may have originated as a defensive structure integrated into Trieste's Roman walls, combining military and religious functions.
Location: Trieste
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
GPS coordinates: 45.64825,13.76899
Latest update: March 5, 2025 10:10
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