Santi Apostoli, Minor basilica in Trevi district, Rome, Italy
Santi Apostoli is a minor basilica in the Trevi district of Rome. It presents a two-story entrance portico with nine arches and contains frescoes by Baciccio along with monuments by Antonio Canova inside.
Pope Pelagius I founded the church during the sixth century. Architects Carlo and Francesco Fontana carried out a complete reconstruction in 1702 under Pope Clement XI.
The crypt beneath the main altar holds the remains of apostles Philip and James the Younger alongside other martyrs in a catacomb-like setting. The church continues to host regular services and maintains a program of sacred music throughout the year.
The church opens from half past six until noon and again from four to seven in the afternoon every day. Visitors can attend services and view the artworks inside during these hours.
This basilica remains the only one in Rome not built over earlier Roman structures. Builders still drew materials from the nearby thermal baths of Constantine for its construction.
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