Santa Maria Antiqua, Early Christian church in Roman Forum, Italy
The Santa Maria Antiqua church contains multiple layers of frescoes on its walls, displaying various artistic periods from the 5th to 8th centuries.
The church originated in 401 CE within a former Roman imperial complex, marking the transformation from pagan structures to Christian places of worship.
Medieval artists painted religious scenes in Byzantine style throughout the building, creating a collection of Christian art from different historical periods.
The site reopened to public visits in 2016 after 36 years of restoration work to preserve the ancient frescoes and architectural elements.
The church holds the earliest known representation of the Virgin Mary as Queen of Heaven, dating from the sixth century.
Location: Rome
Inception: 5 century
Architectural style: Byzantine architecture
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GPS coordinates: 41.89100,12.48558
Latest update: May 27, 2025 13:14
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