Santa Prassede, Minor basilica in Monti district, Rome, Italy.
Santa Prassede is a minor basilica in Rome with early Christian architecture from the 9th century. Inside, three naves are supported by 16 granite columns, with large transverse arches overhead decorated with painted scenes.
The basilica was built around 780 by papal order to house religious relics. It replaced an older church that had stood on the same site centuries before.
The mosaics display Christ surrounded by saints and angels in Byzantine style, showing religious imagery that visitors can see on the walls today. This artistic approach shaped how the interior looks and feels to anyone walking through.
The church is accessible to visitors during regular hours, and it is good to check opening times in advance if planning a visit. Guided tours may be arranged if you contact ahead to make arrangements.
A circular stone disk in the floor marks the location of a well connected to the story of a saint gathering remains of early Christian martyrs. Visitors often stop to look at this spot when they notice it.
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