Santa Maria in Cosmedin
Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Minor basilica in Ripa district, Rome, Italy.
The basilica features a Romanesque bell tower, a portico with seven arches, and contains medieval choir enclosures with intricate floor mosaics and a bishop's chair.
The church began as a diaconia in the sixth century, serving Greek immigrants before Pope Adrian I transformed it into a basilica in the eighth century.
The church holds the skull of Saint Valentine in a glass shrine and maintains regular services for the Melkite Greek Catholic community in Rome.
The basilica opens daily from 9:30 AM to 6:00 PM, with free entry and access by multiple bus lines including 23, 44, 81, and 95.
The church entrance houses the Bocca della Verità, an ancient marble mask that according to tradition bites off the hands of those who tell lies.
Location: Roma Capitale
Inception: 6 century
Architectural style: Romanesque architecture
Length: 40 m
Width: 20 m
Address: Piazza Bocca della Verità 18, 00186 Roma
Opening Hours: Monday-Sunday 09:30-17:50
Phone: +39066787759
Website: http://vicariatusurbis.org/?page_id=188&ID=889
GPS coordinates: 41.88908,12.48208
Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:46
Bell towers from different periods and architectural styles across Europe. These structures display regional building traditions and function as landmarks in their cities
Rome preserves more than 2,000 years of architectural history within its city limits, maintaining ancient temples and amphitheaters beside Renaissance churches and Baroque piazzas. The Roman Forum displays ruins from the first century BC through the fourth century AD, including government buildings and temples that formed the administrative heart of the Roman Empire. The Pantheon demonstrates Roman engineering with its concrete dome, while the Colosseum remains the largest ancient amphitheater ever built. The city evolved through subsequent centuries as papal patronage transformed medieval Rome into a showcase of Renaissance and Baroque art and architecture. The Vatican holds significant religious and artistic collections, including the Sistine Chapel with Michelangelo's ceiling frescoes and Saint Peter's Basilica, the world's largest church building. Throughout the historic center, public squares like Piazza Navona preserve the footprint of ancient Roman structures while displaying Baroque fountains by Bernini and Borromini. The Trevi Fountain draws thousands of visitors daily to its 18th century facade, and the Spanish Steps connect different elevation levels of the city. Rome's neighborhoods maintain traditional Italian life around these monuments, with restaurants, shops and residences occupying buildings from various historical periods.
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