Santa Maria della Rotonda, Early Christian shrine in Albano Laziale, Italy.
The Santa Maria della Rotonda sanctuary features a square exterior with a circular interior plan, topped by a dome with a central opening.
The building stands on a first-century nymphaeum from Emperor Domitian's villa, later adapted as a spa for the Second Parthian Legion officers.
The interior contains a Byzantine Madonna and Child icon above the central altar, along with fourteenth-century frescoes depicting the story of the true cross.
The church requires paid admission and visitors need to contact the Civic Museums to arrange access to the religious monument.
The Roman marble altars incorporate third-century entablature fragments from the Severan military camp that once existed in this location.
Location: Albano Laziale
Architectural style: Early Christian architecture
Address: via del Travoni - Albano Laziale
GPS coordinates: 41.73012,12.65934
Latest update: March 7, 2025 11:46
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