San Saba, Rome

The three-naved church features fourteen ancient columns with varied capitals and remains of thirteenth-century frescoes across its interior walls.

During the eighth century, monks from the Saint Saba monastery in Judea established this religious complex on a former Roman military barracks.

The Cosmatesque marble floor contains five large decorative discs, representing medieval craftsmanship and artistic traditions of Roman churches.

The basilica maintains regular religious services and offers educational programs through the Jesuit community that manages the parish since the 1900s.

The medieval structure incorporates architectural elements from different periods, including a Romanesque portico containing an ancient sarcophagus and archaeological findings.

Location: Rome

Inception: 10 century

Architectural style: Romanesque architecture

Website: http://sansaba.gesuiti.it

GPS coordinates: 41.87864,12.48554

Latest update: May 11, 2025 05:15