Santa Prisca, Baroque church in Aventine Hill, Rome, Italy
The Santa Prisca church features a grand facade with classical elements and stands near the southern part of the Aventine Hill.
The church was established in 401 CE on the site of an ancient Mithraic sanctuary, marking the transition from pagan to Christian worship.
The baptismal font inside the church contains an inscription 'Baptismum Sancti Petri', connecting it to early Christian traditions in Rome.
Visitors can access the church through public transportation stops along Via di Santa Prisca or combine their visit with nearby Aventine attractions.
The church structure incorporates elements of a former Roman house, with archaeological remains visible in the lower sections of the building.
Location: Rome
Inception: 5 century
Architects: Carlo Lambardi
Architectural style: baroque architecture
Address: via di Santa Prisca - Roma 00153 Roma
Website: http://santaprisca.it
GPS coordinates: 41.88310,12.48400
Latest update: May 13, 2025 08:41
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